Kutehr hydropower plant, India

18th September 2020

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Kutehr hydropower plant.

Location
The project is located on the Ravi river, in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh state, in India.

Project Owner/s
JSW Energy (Kutehr).

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 240 MW hydroelectric plant.

The plant will generate about 955 GWh of electric power, thus supplying clean and renewable energy to about 4.6-million households.

The project will comprise three Francis turbine generator units, with a capacity of 80 MW each, along with auxiliaries and ancillary equipment.

Potential Job Creation
None stated.

Capital Expenditure
None stated.

Planned Start/End Date
The line is scheduled for installation and startup during the third quarter of 2021.

Latest Developments
Andritz has received a contract from JSW Energy (Kutehr) Limited, a 100% subsidiary of JSW Energy, to supply the electromechanical equipment for the Kutehr hydroelectric plant.

The contract will include the design, manufacturing, supply, transport, erection, testing and commissioning of three Francis turbine generator units, along with associated auxiliaries and ancillary equipment.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Andritz (electromechanical equipment).

Contact Details for Project Information
JSW Energy, tel +91 22 4286 1000.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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