ANDRITZ to modernise Shivasamudram hydropower plant
International technology group ANDRITZ has signed a contract with the Indian state utility company Karnataka Power Corporation to refurbish and renovate the Shivasamudram hydropower plant located in the southern state of Karnataka.
NTPC, CEA Conduct National Workshop on Pumped Storage Projects
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power company in collaboration with the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), successfully organized a two-day National Level Workshop on the “Standardization...
PM of India dedicates 60 MW Tuitial Hydroelectric Power Project in Mizoram
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The Potential Of Renewable Energy Sources In The Energy Sector In India
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SJVN SIGNS EPC CONTRACT FOR 382 MW SUNNI DAM HYDRO PROJECT
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Shongtong Karchham Project Nearing Completion
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NTPC signs MoU to build hydro projects of 520 MW in Himachal
NTPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh government to set up two hydro projects totalling 520 MW in the state.
Chubu Electric Power Plans Additional Hydropower Capacity Development
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Hydro Power Scenario in Himachal Pradesh
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China’s Ninghai Pumped-Storage Power Plant Starts Operation with Equipment Supplied by Toshiba
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BHEL Commissions 120 MW Pulichintala HEP in Telangana
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GE, COBRA TO DELIVER SIX ‘PUMPED STORAGE’ TURBINES FOR CHIRA SORIA PROJECT
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Cabinet Approves Investment Proposal for Kamala Hydro Electric Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved investment of Rs.26,069.50 crore for construction of Kamala Hydro...
RENEWABLE ENERGY INDIA E-EXPO: A HIGH OCTANE EVENT
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Power Minister Manohar Lal Visits 2,400 MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex
The Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, has recently inspected the ongoing works at 2,400 MW Tehri Power Complex...
Vast Potential for Development
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