Himachal Pradesh Gains 600 MW Clean Energy from NHPC's Parbati-II

NHPC has commenced the commercial supply of 600 MW of electricity from three units of the Parbati-II hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh, starting from 01 April 2025.

The project features four units, each with a capacity of 200 MW, with the trial run and commercial operation date (COD) for Unit-4 yet to be announced. Following successful trial runs, NHPC declared the COD for Units 1, 2, and 3, effective from 00:00 hours on 01 April 2025.

The Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river scheme aimed at tapping into the hydroelectric potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River. The project includes a concrete gravity dam located at Village Pulga in Parbati Valley, a 31.52 km long head race tunnel, and a powerhouse situated at Village Suind in Sainj Valley.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.