Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant
The Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant is a 520 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project being constructed on Dhauliganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, India. The plant is expected to generate over 2.5k GWh of electricity annually.[1]
| Tapovan Vishnugad Dam | |
|---|---|
  Location of Tapovan Vishnugad Dam in India | |
| Country | India |
| Location | Chamoli District, Uttarakhand |
| Coordinates | 30°29′38.9″N 079°37′39.1″E |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction began | November 2006 |
| Opening date | September 2020 |
| Owner(s) | NTPC Limited |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Type of dam | Concrete |
| Impounds | Dhauliganga River |
| Tapovan Vishnugad Power Plant | |
| Coordinates | 30°32′08.2″N 079°31′09.9″E |
| Commission date | 2020 |
| Turbines | 4 x 130 MW Pelton-type |
| Installed capacity | 520 MW |
Tapovan Vishnugad is NTPC's second hydro power project since its foray into the sector. The 520 MW run-of-the-river project is situated on river Dhauliganga in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Its journey started with NTPC entering into an understanding with the Govt. of Uttarakhand for feasibility study for the project on 31.12.2002 and then signing the Implementation Agreement on 23.06.2004. Currently, it is in advanced stage of construction with around 70% of the implementation completed. The project has set its target for commissioning in first half on FY 2020-21.
The Foundation Stone of TVHPP was laid by Shri P M Saeed, the then Union Minister for Power, on 14 February 2005 in the august presence of Shri ND Tiwari, CM of Uttarakhand.
The power plant is located downstream on the Alaknanda River and will contain four 130 MW Pelton turbine-generators. The barrage is being constructed across the Dhauliganga River and has a catchment area of 3,100 km2.
BHEL was awarded the contract to supply four 130MW Pelton type turbines for the Tapovan Vishnugad hydroelectric power project. The contractual scope also included the testing, commissioning and operation of the generators, switchgear and excitation system.