List of Hydro Power Projects in SIKKIM
Sl. No |
Capacity (MW) and Name of Project |
Implementing Agency / Project Developer |
Office Address |
Location |
Whether joint venture |
Year of Commissioning |
Free Power Share ( In MW) |
Purchase ( In MW) |
Remarks |
1. |
60 MW Rangit-III HEP |
NHPC Ltd. |
NHPC Rangit IV HEP, Rangit Nagar, Legship, Soreng District. Contact No: 7042367567 |
Hingdam, Soreng District |
Central Public Sector Unit (CPSU) |
15.2.2000 |
12% of the delivered energy (Net generation) |
1.33% of the delivered energy (Net generation) |
Operational |
2 |
510 MW Teesta-V HEP |
NHPC Ltd. |
NHPC Teesta V HEP, Balutar, Singtam, Gangtok District. Contact No : 9932027172 |
Balutar, Gangtok Sikkim |
Central Public Sector Unit (CPSU) |
April 2008 |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation
|
1.19% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
Non-operational since 4th Oct2023due to flash flood. Repair and Restoration under progress. Tentatively operational by APRIL 2025 |
3 |
1200MW Teesta III |
Sikkim Urja Limited |
Teesta III HEP, near Manan Bhawan, Gangtok. Contact No : 9733339475 |
Singkik, Mangan District |
Joint Venture |
Feb 2017 |
-
- |
- |
Non-operational since 4th Oct2023due to flash flood. No restoration work commenced as on date |
4 |
110 MW Chuzachen HEP |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
Chuzachen HEP, Development Area, Near TNSS School, Gangtok. Contact No : 9800062416 |
Chujachen, Pakyong Sikkim |
Private |
June 2013 |
12%+2%. of the delivered energy (Net generation |
- |
Operational |
5 |
96 MW Jorethang Loop |
DANS Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
Lama Building, Opposite AG Quarter, Upper Syari, Gangtok. Contact No : 9593882227 |
Majitar, Namchi Sikkim |
Private |
Sep 2015 |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
- |
Operational |
6 |
97 MW Tashiding HEP |
Shiga Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
Lama Building, Opposite AG Quarter, Upper Syari , Gangtok Contact No : 9593882227 |
Tashiding, Gyalsing Sikkim |
Private |
Oct 2017 |
12%+1%(Local Area of the delivered energy(Net generation Dev) |
- |
Operational |
7 |
113 MW Rongnichu HEP |
Madhya Bharat Power Corp. Ltd. |
Madhya Bharat Power Corporation Limited, Sawney Khola,Kumrek, Power House, Rangpo. Contact No: 9474527338 |
Kumrek, Pakyong District |
Private |
June 2021 |
3% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Operational |
8 |
96 MW Dikchu HEP |
Sneha Kinetic Power Projects Ltd. |
Sonam Complex, Development Area, Gangtok. Contact No : 7872444222 |
Dikchu, Gangtok District |
Private |
April 2017 |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
- |
Non-operational since 4th Oct. 23 due to flash flood. Repair and restoration work under progress. Tentatively operational by Nov 24 |
9 |
3 MW Lachung Stage II Hydel Project |
Sikkim Power Development Power Corporation Limited ((SPDCL) |
SPDC Limited, Near UD&HD Office, Gangtok. Contact No : 7908190863 |
Lachung, Mangan District |
SPDCL |
Jan 2009 |
No Free Power |
Generated Power purchased by Power Dept. |
Operational but in isolation mode. |
10 |
2 MW Mangley Hydel Project |
Sikkim Power Development Power Corporation Limited (SPDCL) |
SPDC Limited, Near UD&HD Office, Gangtok. Contact No : 7908190863 |
Mangley, Namchi District |
SPDCL |
July 2008 |
No Free Power |
Generated Power purchased by Power Dept. |
Stalled. Intake washed away due to recent flashflood |
11 |
5 MW Rongli Hydel Project |
Sikkim Power Development Power Corporation Limited (SPDCL) |
SPDC Limited, Near UD&HD Office, Gangtok. Contact No : 7908190863 |
Rongli, Pakyong District |
SPDCL |
Oct 2013 |
No Free Power |
Generated Power purchased by Power Dept. |
Operational |
12 |
3 MW Chatten Hydel Project |
Sikkim Power Development Power Corporation Limited |
SPDC Limited, Near UD&HD Office, Gangtok. Contact No : 7908190863 |
Lachen, Mangan District |
SPDCL |
Sep 2022 |
No Free Power |
Generating Power purchased by Power Dept. |
Operational in isolation mode. |
13 |
12 MW Lower Lagyap Hydel Project |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited, Lower lagyap, Power house HEP, Jalipool, Gangtok District. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Lagyap, Pakyong District
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Leased to M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited as technical partner on renovate Operate Maintain &Transfer (ROMT) for a period of 35 Years. |
After repair & renovation the project was made operational in May 2023.18MW capacity enhancement is achieved. |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Operational |
14 |
4 MW Meyong chu Hydel Project |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited, Lower lagyap, Power House HEP, Jalipool, Gangtok District. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Meyong, Mangan District
|
--do-- |
After repair & renovation the project was made operational in May 2023.At present 5 MW is in generation after capacity enhancement |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Operational |
15 |
3 MW Rabom chu Hydel Project |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited, Lower lagyap, Power house HEP, Jalipool, Gangtok District. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Rabom, Mangan District |
--do--- |
After repair & renovation the project was made operational in June 2022. At present 10MW is in generation after capacity enhancement. |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
NO generation as evacuation network completely washed away due to 4th OCT 2023 flashflood. |
16 |
2 MW KalezKhola Hydel Project |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited,Lowerlagyap,Power house HEP,Jalipool,Gangtok District. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Kalez, Gyalsing district |
--do-- |
After repair & renovation the project was made operational on May 2023. At present 5 MW is in generation after capacity enhancement. |
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Operation. |
17 |
0.6 MW Rimbi Stage I Hydel Project |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited,Lowerlagyap,Power house HEP,Jalipool,GangtokDistrict. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Rimbi, Gylasing District |
--do--- |
|
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Under Examination |
18 |
2.1 MW Jali Power House |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited,Lowerlagyap,Power house HEP,Jalipool,Gangtok District. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Jali HEP, Gangtok District |
--do-- |
|
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Under Examination |
19 |
2.5 MW Rongnichu Hydel Project |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited |
M/S Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited,Lowerlagyap,Power house HEP,Jalipool,Gangtok District. Contact No: 9311300410 |
Topa, Gangtok District |
--do--- |
|
12% of the delivered energy(Net generation |
|
Under Examination
|
20 |
8 MW Upper Rongnichu |
Rongni Chu Hydro Power Limited (RHPPL) |
Upper Rongnichu HEP, Nimtar, Gangtok District.737135. ConatcNo : +91-124-4037610,+91-370-2242484/85
|
URHP, (36 mile) Gangtok District |
Leased to M/S Rongni Chu Hydro Power Limited (RHPPL) for a period of 35 Years. |
After repair & renovation the project was made operational in Dec 2021. |
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At present not operational because of no discharge |
Status of ongoing Projects above 25 MW capacity:
Sl. No. |
Name of Project and Capacity |
Location |
Implementing Agency / Project Developer |
Remarks |
1. |
500 MW Teesta Stage-VI |
Namchi District |
Lanco Teesta Hydro Project Pvt. Ltd. (NHPC). |
NHPC has acquired the project through NCLT during 2019. Works restarted. Expected CoD 2026. |
2. |
300 MW Panan HEP |
Mangan district |
Himagiri Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
Construction works was delayed due to objection from National Wild Life Board. Now clearance has been obtained. CoD extended till Sept 2025. Progress is stalled due to funding issues; the developer is exploring possibilities with lending Agencies. |
3. |
66 MW Rangit-II HEP |
Gyalshing district |
Sikkim Hydro Ventures Ltd. |
Project was at NCLT. Recently the issue has been settled with the Debtor and CIRP has been withdrawn from NCLT on June, 2022. Developer is initiating the resumption of work. |
4. |
120 MW Rangit-IV HEP |
Soreng district |
Jal Power Corporation Ltd. (NHPC). |
Project acquired by NHPC through NCLT during 2020. Works restarted. Expected CoD 2025. |
5. |
51 MW Bhasmey HE |
Pakyong district |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
Project works suspended due to funding issues. Matter is admitted to NCLT |
6. |
520 MW Teesta Stage-IV |
Namchi district |
NHPC Ltd. |
Project works is stalled due to public opposition. Forest Clearance Stage – II is awaited. Process for public hearing under Forest Rights Act 2006 is under process. District Administration and Forest Department has been requested for early action to complete public hearing in remaining three GPUs. |
7 |
12 Relli Chu HEP |
Gyalshing District |
M/S Kundan Hydro Power Limited |
Work in progress. TentativeCoD 2026-27. |
8 |
126 MW Rolep,Ralang and Chakungchu HEP |
Rolep ( Pakyong district) Ralang(Namchi) &Chakungchu (Managan district) |
M/S Kundan Hydro Power Limited |
LOI issued.IA (implementation Agreement) yet to be signed. |
9 |
10 MW New Meyong Chu HEP |
Mangan district |
M/S Kundan Hydro Power Limited |
Work Stalled due to landslide. |
10 |
6.6 MW Lower Meyong Chu HEP |
Mangan district |
M/S Kundan Hydro Power LimitedLimited |
Work Stalled because of forest land diversion issue. |
UNDER CONSTRUCTION HEP
List of Projects sanctioned till date for development by IPP.
Sl. No. |
Name of Project and Capacity |
Location |
Implementing Agency / Project Developer |
1. |
60 MW Rangit-III HEP |
Hingdam, South Sikkim |
NHPC Ltd. |
2. |
36 MW Rolep HEP |
Rolep, East Sikkim |
Amalgamated Trans Power (India) Ltd. (ATPIL). |
3. |
40 MW Ralang HEP |
Ralang, South Sikkim |
Amalgamated Trans Power (India) Ltd. (ATPIL). |
4. |
50 MW Chakungchu HE |
Chakhangchu, North Sikkim |
Amalgamated Trans Power (India) Ltd. (ATPIL). |
3. |
510 MW Teesta-V HEP |
Balutar, East Sikkim |
NHPC Ltd. |
5. |
110 MW Chuzachen HEP |
Chujachen, East Sikkim |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
6. |
96 MW Jorethang Loop |
Majitar, South Sikkim |
DANS Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
7. |
97 MW Tashiding HEP |
Tashiding, West Sikkim |
Shiga Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
8. |
113 MW Rongnichu HEP |
Kumrek, East Sikkim. |
Madhya Bharat Power Corp. Ltd. |
9. |
500 MW Teesta Stage-VI |
South Sikkim |
Lanco Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
10. |
96 MW Dikchu HEP |
Dikchu, East Sikkim. |
Sneha Kitetic Power Projects Ltd. |
11. |
330 MW Teesta Stage-II |
Lachen, North Sikkim |
Him Urja Infra Pvt. Ltd. |
12. |
520 MW Teesta Stage-IV |
Dzongu, North Sikkim |
NHPC Ltd. |
13. |
300 MW Panan HEP |
Dzongu, North Sikkim |
Himagiri Hydro Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
14. |
66 MW Rangit-II HEP |
West Sikkim |
Sikkim Hydro Ventures Ltd. |
15. |
120 MW Rangit-IV HEP |
Rothak, |
Jal Power Corporation Ltd. |
16. |
27.5 MW KalezKhola-I HEP |
West Sikkim |
Cosmic Infra Powergen Pvt. Ltd. |
17. |
54 MW KalezKhola-II HEP |
West Sikkim |
Pentacle Power Pvt. Ltd.. |
18. |
25 MW Rahi Khong HEP |
Dzongu, North Sikkim |
Sikkim Engineering Pvt. Ltd. |
19. |
30 MW Upper Rolep (Changuchu) |
Rolep, East Sikkim |
Cosmic Infra Powergen Pvt. Ltd. |
20. |
30 MW Upper Rolep (Nathangchu) |
Rolep, East Sikkim |
Cosmic Infra Powergen Pvt. Ltd. |
21. |
99 MW Lachung HEP |
Lachung, North Sikkim |
Lachung Power Pvt. Ltd. |
22. |
99 MW Bhimkyong HEP |
Bhimkyong, North |
Teesta Power Pvt. Ltd. |
23. |
99 MW Bop HEP |
Chungthang, North Sikkim |
Chungthang Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. |
24. |
99 MW Ting-Ting HEP |
West Sikkim |
T.T. Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
25. |
96 MW Lethang HEP |
West Sikkim |
KHC-Lethang Hydro Project Pvt. Ltd. |
26. |
40 MW Suntaleytar HEP |
Suntaleytar, East Sikkim |
Moses Baer Electric Power Limited |
27. |
26 MW Rechu-Meyongchu HEP |
Rechu, North Sikkim |
Planet Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. |
28. |
51 MW Bhasmey HE |
East Sikkim |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
29. |
71 MW Sada Mangder |
South Sikkim |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
LIST OF HEP IN THE STATE OF SIKKIM
Projects commissioned under CPSUs, Joint Venture and IPPs.
Sl. No. |
Name of Project and Capacity |
Location |
Implementing Agency / Project Developer |
Date of commissioning |
Contact No |
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Under CPSUs:
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1. |
60 MW Rangit-III HEP |
Hingdam, South Sikkim |
NHPC Ltd. |
Project commissioned in 15.2.2000 and is operational |
7042367567 |
2. |
510 MW Teesta-V HEP |
Balutar, East Sikkim |
NHPC Ltd. |
Project commissioned in April, 2008 and is operational |
9958043360 |
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Total – 570 MW |
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Under Joint Venture:
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1. |
1200 MW Teesta State-III |
North Sikkim |
Teesta Urja Limited |
Project commissioned in 28.02.2017 and is operational. |
7719379095 |
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Total – 1200 MW |
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Under IPPs:
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1. |
96 MW Dikchu HEP |
Dikchu, North Sikkim |
Sneha Kinetic Power Project Ltd. |
Project commissioned in 31.4.2017 and is operational |
9733310947 |
2. |
110 MW Chuzachen HEP |
Chujachen, East Sikkim |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
Project commissioned in 18.06.2013 and is operational |
9800062416 |
3. |
96 MW Jorethang Loop |
Majitar, South Sikkim |
DANS Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
Project commissioned in 25.09.2015 and is operational |
9593882227 |
4. |
97 MW Tashiding HEP |
Tashiding, West Sikkim |
Shiga Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
Project commissioned in 18.10.2017 and is operational |
9593882227 |
5. |
113 MW Rongnichu HEP |
Kumrek, East Sikkim. |
Madhya Bharat Power Corp. Ltd. |
Project commissioned in June 2021. |
9752090024 |
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Total – 512 MW |
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The power houses under the department that are now leased out to Kundan Hydro (Gangtok) Private Limited (formerly Hanuman
Ganga Hydroelectric Projects), having its office at lower lagyap,Ranipool, Pakyong District on Renovate, Operate, Maintain and
Transfer (RMOT) basis for a period of 35 years.
Sl. No. |
Name of Project |
Capacity |
Contact no |
Status |
1 |
Lower Lagyap Hydel Project |
2 x 6 MW |
9311300410 |
Operational on May 2023 |
2 |
Meyong chu Hydel Project |
2 x 2 MW |
…do…. |
Operational on May 2022 |
3 |
Rabom chu Hydel Project |
2 x 1.5 MW |
…do…. |
Operational on June 2022 |
4 |
KalezKhola Hydel Project |
2 x 1 MW |
…do… |
Operational on Nov 2022 |
5 |
Rimbi Stage I Hydel Project |
3 x 200 kW |
…do… |
Under repair |
6 |
Jali Power House |
6 x 350 kW |
..do.. |
Under repair |
7 |
Rongnichu Hydel Project |
5 x 500 kW |
..do.. |
Under repair |
Total Capacity - 26.1 MW
List of Hydro Electric Projects that are not commissioned:
Sr. No. |
Name of the Project and Capacity |
Location |
Implementing Agency/ Project Developer |
Remarks |
MoU terminated |
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1. |
330 MW Teesta Stage-II Revised Capacity 150 MW |
North Sikkim |
Him Urja Infra Pvt. Ltd. |
Due to non performance of the developer the project MoU/ IA has been terminated on 20/09/2016. |
2. |
27.5 MW KalezKhola-I HEP |
West Sikkim |
Cosmic Infra Powergen Pvt. Ltd. |
MoU/IA terminated on 24.09.2016 due to non performance of the developer. |
3. |
54 MW KalezKhola-II HEP |
West Sikkim |
Pentacle Power Pvt. Ltd.. |
MoU/IA terminated on 20.02.2017due to non performance of the developer. |
4. |
30 MW Upper Rolep (Changuchu) |
Rolep, East Sikkim |
Cosmic Infra Powergen Pvt. Ltd. |
MoU/IA terminated on 24.09.2016 due to non performance of the developer. |
5. |
30 MW Upper Rolep (Nathangchu) |
Rolep, East Sikkim |
Cosmic Infra Powergen Pvt. Ltd. |
MoU/IA terminated on 24.09.2016 due to non performance of the developer. |
6. |
99 MW Lachung HEP |
Lachung, North Sikkim |
Lachung Power Pvt. Ltd. |
Project was terminated as milestones could not be achieved. DPR could not be prepared as survey & investigation of the project could not be carried out even after four years of signing of the MOU / IA due to local resistance. MOU / IA was terminated by the Govt. on June 2012. Termination order of the project was challenged by the developer in the High Court of Sikkim. As per the directives of the High Court new time lines has been given to the promoter for the development of these projects. DC (North) is coordinatingwith the local stake holders. |
7. |
99 MW Bhimkyong HEP |
Bhimkyong, North Sikkim |
Teesta Power Pvt. Ltd. |
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8. |
99 MW Bop HEP |
Chungthang, North Sikkim |
Chungthang Hydro Power Pvt. Ltd. |
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9. |
99 MW Ting-Ting HEP |
West Sikkim |
T.T. Energy Pvt. Ltd. |
Implementation Agreement terminated taking into consideration the religious sentiments of the public of the area. |
10. |
96 MW Lethang HEP |
West Sikkim |
KHC-Lethang Hydro Project Pvt. Ltd. |
Implementation Agreement terminated as the National Wild Life Board, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India did not grant clearance. |
11. |
40 MW Suntaleytar HEP |
Suntaleytar, East Sikkim |
Moses Baer Electric Power Limited |
Due to non performance of the developer the LoI has been terminated on 20.02.2017. |
12. |
26 MW Rechu-Meyongchu HEP |
Rechu, North Sikkim |
Planet Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. |
MoU / IA terminated on 20.09.2016 due to non performance of the developer. |
13 |
71 MW Sada Mangder |
South Sikkim |
Gati Infrastructure Ltd. |
MoU / IA terminated on 20.09.2016 due to non performance of the developer. |
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Not commenced/ commissioned due to various reasons: |
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14. |
30 MW Bakchachu |
Bakcha, North Sikkim |
Samvijay Power & Allied Industries Ltd. |
The matter was deliberated by High Power Hydro Committee and considering the importance of drinking water supply for Gangtok, the HPC directed that the development the project be kept in abeyance as of now. |
15. |
25 MW Ratey chu |
Rateychu, North Sikkim |
Gon Cacey Pvt. Ltd. |
The matter was deliberated by High Power Hydro Committee and considering the importance of drinking water supply for Gangtok, the HPC directed that the development the project be kept in abeyance as of now. |
16. |
36 MW Rolep HEP |
Rolep, East Sikkim |
AmalgatedTranselectric (India) Power Ltd. (ATPIL). |
M/s (ATPIL) was awarded these projects in 1999 to develop in self -financing mode. The mode of development was changed to BOOT mode in 2002. Arbitration proceedings was initiated by ATPIL in 2013. The arbitration proceedings was completed on 7.5.2017 and final award of the sole arbitrator was challenged in the Hon’ble Commercial Court, East District. The Hon’ble Commercial Court has set aside the award for compensation but has awarded the specific performance to the company which is challenged in the Hon’ble High Court of Sikkim. The High Court order of 7th Oct. 2021 has asked the Dept. to deposit the award money with the Court. GoS has filed an appeal in High Court and however the hearing is continuing. Next date is scheduled on 27th April 2022. |
17. |
40 MW Ralang HEP |
Ralang, South Sikkim |
AmalgatedTranselectric (India) Power Ltd. (ATPIL). |
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18. |
50 MW Chakungchu HE |
Chakhangchu, North Sikkim |
AmalgatedTranselectric (India) Power Ltd. (ATPIL). |
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19. |
25 MW Rahi Khong HEP |
Dzongu, North Sikkim |
Sikkim Engineering Pvt. Ltd. |
Project under detail survey & investigation for finalization of project components for preparation of DPR Public hearing has been concluded by SPCB. |
Projects developed by Sikkim Power Development Corporation Limited (SPDCL),having
its office at NH 10,(near UDHD Building)Gangtok.
Sl. No. |
Name of Project |
Capacity |
Remarks |
Contact no |
1 |
Lachung Stage II Hydel Project |
2 x 1.5 MW= 3 MW |
Commissioned on JAN 2009 and operational. |
7908190863 |
2 |
Mangley Hydel Project |
2 x 1 MW= 2 MW |
Commissioned on JULY 2008 and operational. |
….do…. |
3 |
Rongli Hydel Project |
2 x 2.5 MW= 5 MW |
Commissioned on OCT 2013 and operational. |
….do….. |
4 |
Chatten Hydel Project |
2 x 1.5 MW= 3 MW |
Commissioned on SEP 2022 and operational |
….do…. |
Total capacity - 13.0 MW