SJVN has commenced power generation from its 412 MW Rampur Hydro Electric Project located on river Satluj in Himachal Pradesh with the synchronization of its first 68.67 MW unit with the northern grid. The mechanical wet spinning of Unit-I and Unit-II of the Project had been successfully achieved on March, 4 & 5, 2014 respectively.
It is expected that all the six vertical axis Francis turbine units each of 68.67 MW will be progressively commissioned within the next three months.
On completion, the project will generate 1770 million units of electricity per annum, 30% of which will be supplied to home state Himachal Pradesh, which is the company’s equity partner, in addition to 12% free power. The balance power will be supplied to the northern grid states namely Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh & Delhi.
SJVN is a joint venture between the Central government and Himachal Pradesh state government. The company owns and operates India’s largest 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Himachal Pradesh.
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