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Hydro Power in India

Hydro Power in India

Integrated Approach: O&M and asset management strategies for hydropower plants

February 4, 2022

Given the increasing renewable en­ergy integration into the grid, hydropower is set to play a major role in addressing the intermittency and grid balancing requirements. Well-maintained hydropower assets offer significant benefits for a long period […]

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Revived Impetus: Hydro set to get more attention

January 9, 2022

Going forward, the share of hy­dro­power in the country’s energy mix is expected to increase and thereby help in tackling climate change. In addition to generating clean energy, hydro­power has the potential to be used […]

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Mature Technology: Focus on pumped storage for clean and balancing power

January 8, 2022

Pumped storage plants (PSPs) are be­ing recognised as one of the largest forms of storage available at a competitive cost. It is a mature technology that offers the benefits of simple design, ease of scalability […]

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Digitalisation of HEPs: Role and scope of smart technology in hydropower plants

January 7, 2022

With the growing integration of renewable energy into the grid, hydropower is expected to play a major role in addressing the intermitt­ency and balancing requirements. The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has recently recognised India as […]

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Clear Benefits: RMU&LE can play a critical role in building hydro capacity

January 6, 2022

Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of hydroelectric projects (HEPs) is a cost-effective way to deal with technological obsolescence. It re­stores lost capacity and improves the av­ailability, performance, reliability and ef­ficiency of the plant. It also helps […]

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Upcoming Capacity: Under-construction hydro projects (above 25 MW)

January 5, 2022
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Hydro Outlook: Declining share but hope for revival

March 26, 2017

The hydropower segment in India has witnessed sluggish growth in the past few years. As of February 2017, its total installed capacity stood at 44,413.43 MW, representing only about 30 per cent of the country’s […]

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PSP Benefits: Growing role of pumped storage in managing renewable capacity

March 25, 2017

Pumped storage plants (PSPs) are the most common energy storage systems across the world. As per estimates, there are over 270 PSPs across the globe with a total installed capacity of 127 GW as of […]

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R&M Strategies: Restoring hydro plant health

March 22, 2017

Renovation and modernisation (R&M) of hydropower projects is a cost-effective way of bridging the gap between demand and supply of power. The life expectancy of a hydropower station depends largely on its service conditions. Normally, […]

Special Section

Tunnelling Techniques: Addressing geological challenges

March 22, 2017

Tunnelling for hydro projects, especially in the Himalayan region, has always been challenging. This is owing to the weak rock formation with a high ingress of water, which creates flowing ground conditions. In addition, it […]

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Smooth Operations: Best practices in hydro plant O&M

March 22, 2017

The operations and maintenance (O&M) of hydropower plants is critical for meeting grid requirements, ensuring proper functionality and minimising downtime. Moreover, plants are required to be kept available for operation round the year, at least […]

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Cross-border Initiatives: Harnessing the untapped hydro potential in Nepal and Bhutan

March 22, 2017

The development of cross-border hydroelectric projects (HEPs) with the neighbouring countries has witnessed some momentum in the recent years. This is largely attributed to the huge hydropower potential in South Asia to meet the growing […]

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