Machkund is a 120MW hydro power project. It is located on Machkund river/basin in Odisha, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in a single phase. The project construction commenced in 1948 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1955. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is currently owned by Government Of Andhra Pradesh with a stake of 50% and Government of Odisha.
Machkund is a reservoir based project. The net head of the project is 255.2m. The project generated 575 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction commenced in 1948 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1955.
Contractors involved
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 17MW nameplate capacity.
Voith Hydro Holding was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 3 units of francis turbines, each with 23MW nameplate capacity.
The electric generators for the project were procured from ABB Asea Brown Boveri and Voith Hydro Holding.
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