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Chembukadavu I
Location: Kerala
Operator: Kerala State Electricity Board
Configuration: 3 X 900 kW Francis
Operation: 2004
T/G supplier: ??
Quick facts: Chembukadavu I&II were constructed with Chinese
equipment and assistance in Kozhikode Dist to improve power supply to the
north Malabar area.
Photograph courtesy of
Alternate Hydro Energy Center
Posted 27 Dec 2008 |
Chettipeda
Location: Andhra Pradesh
Operator: Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp Ltd
Configuration: 2 X 500 kW Semikaplan
Operation: 1989
T/G supplier: ESAC, Compton Greaves
EPC: Avant-Garde Engineers and Consultants
Quick facts: Chettipeta was commissioned on 10 Jan 1991 at a cost of Rs 0.88cr.
The plant is on the Godavari Barrage reservoir. Photograph courtesy of
Alternate Hydro Energy Center
Posted 27 Dec 2008 |
Kundah II
Location: Tamil Nadu
Operator: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Configuration: 5 X 35 MW Pelton
Operation: 1960-1988
T/G supplier: Dominion Engineering Works, Canadian General Electric
Quick facts: The Kundah project is the largest hydroelectric plant in
the state and was developed per the Canada India Colombo Plan of 1956. It
was the first large-scale, cascade-type development in the country and
utilizes the Bhavani River catchment area in the Nilgiris Mountains.
Photograph courtesy of
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Posted 27 Jul 2008 |
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Lower Meenmutty
Location: Kerala
Operator: Kerala State Electricity Board
Configuration: 2 X 1.5 MW, 1 X 500 kW Francis
Operation: 2006
T/G supplier: VA TECH, TD Power Systems
EPC: VA TECH, Asian Techs
Quick facts: In Jul 2003, this small hydro was contracted to Asian
Techs-VA Tech Joint Venture at a cost of Rs 12.38cr. The initial schedule
called for completion by Feb 2005 but in the event, the first unit was not
synchronized until 12 Mar 2006. Average output is expected to be 7.6 GWh/yr.
Photograph courtesy of
Alternate Hydro Energy Center
Posted 29 Dec 2008 |
Maravakandy Dam
Location: Tamil Nadu
Operator: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Configuration: 1 X 750 kW Semikaplan
Operation: 1993
T/G supplier: Fouress, Kirloskar
Quick facts: Maravakandy Dam is near Masinagudy and the Mudumalai
Wildlife Sanctuary.
Photograph courtesy of
Alternate Hydro Energy Center
Posted 1 Jan 2009 |
Mettur Dam
Location: Tamil Nadu
Operator: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board
Configuration: 4 X12.5 MW Francis
Operation: 1937-1948
T/G supplier: English Electric, Williams Works, Metropolitan Vickers
EPC: Sir M Visweswaraiah, Government Engineering College
Quick facts: The multipurpose Mettur Dam was built where the River
Kaveri enters the plains. The dam is one of the oldest large-scale dams in
India having been built in 1934 to provide hydroelectricity and irrigation water to Salem, Tiruchirappali and Thanjavur districts. The 1700m dam
creates Stanley Reservoir and supports a hydropower complex including the
dam-based power station.
Photograph by vvenka1 (wikipedia)
Posted 12 Nov 2008 |
