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Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project

Article Title: Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project

01-04-2025

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National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited (NHPC) recently announced the successful completion of the trial run for Unit 2 (200 MW) of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh.

The Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage II) is a run-of-the-river project under construction in Sainj, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

It proposed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River (major tributary of the Beas River).

Total Capacity: 800 MW (four units of 200 MW each)

Once fully commissioned, the Parbati-II project is expected to generate approx. 3,074 million units (MU) of electricity annually.

The project is being developed and currently owned by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited (NHPC).

The Parbati-II project was initiated in 2003 and was originally scheduled for commissioning in 2010.

However, it faced continuous delays due to various challenges, including tunnelling issues, water and silt seepage, flash floods, cloudbursts, and adverse geological conditions.

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