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NHPC to Build 205 MW of Solar and Hydro Projects in Ladakh

NHPC Limited plans to set up 155 MW of hydropower and 50 MW of solar projects in the union territory (UT) of Ladakh.

 

In a meeting, A.K. Singh, chairman-cum-managing director, NHPC, called on R.K. Mathur, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to discuss NHPC’s proposals for the implementation of various hydro and solar power projects in the Leh-Ladakh region.

 

NHPC discussed its plans for three hydropower projects at Khalsi (80 MW), Kanyunche (45 MW), and Takmaching (30 MW) in Ladakh. It also talked about its plans for a 50 MW solar project at Phyang. It said that to take advantage of the high solar irradiance of the region, blending hydropower with solar power can also be explored.

 

The leading hydropower generator also talked about its achievements in the region, including the commissioning of the 45 MW Nimmy Bazgo Hydro Project in Leh and the 44 MW Chutak Hydropower projects along the Suru River in the district of Kargil.

 

The Governor of the union territory has encouraged NHPC to conduct an in-depth analysis of the techno-commercial feasibility of future projects.

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