With an installed capacity of 960 MW, the Polavaram Hydro Electric Project is expected to become a significant pillar of Andhra Pradesh’s clean energy output. The project, which consists of 12 80 MW units, is intended to greatly improve the state’s electricity supply, particularly during periods of high demand.
The project, which has sophisticated vertical Kaplan turbines, is designed to be very efficient in a variety of water flow scenarios. It will be essential in making use of monsoon inflows and controlled releases to the Godavari delta, guaranteeing dependable and economical electricity production.
The plant is anticipated to produce over 2,500 million units a year once it is operational, with a peak daily output of almost 23 million units. Additionally, the project is expected to stabilize power prices and provide economic benefits surpassing ₹1,100 crore annually.
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited is in charge of execution, with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Siemens Energy providing essential equipment.
A major step toward sustainable energy growth, authorities hope to commission the first units by July 2027 and complete the project by January 2028.
Source – The New Indian Express
