Idukki is a 1,580MW hydro power project. It is planned on Periyar river/basin in Kerala, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the partially active stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 1969 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 1976. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Kerala State Electricity Board. The company has a stake of 100%.
The total number of penstocks, pipes or long channels that carry water down from the hydroelectric reservoir to the turbines inside the actual power station, is expected to be 2 in number. The penstock length will be 955m. The project is expected to generate 2,398 GWh of electricity.
Idukki (Expansion Phase) consists of 4 turbines with 200MW nameplate capacity.
Idukki (Phase- II (Unit 4- Unit 6)) consists of 3 units of pelton turbines with 130MW nameplate capacity.
The Idukki (Expansion Phase) has 4 electric generators that will be installed at the Idukki (Expansion Phase) site.
The Idukki (Phase- I (Unit 1- Unit- 3)) will have 3 electric generators installed at the Idukki (Phase- I (Unit 1- Unit- 3)) site. The generator capacity is likely to be 144 MVA.
The Idukki (Phase- II (Unit 4- Unit 6)) will have 3 electric generators installed at the Idukki (Phase- II (Unit 4- Unit 6)) site. The generator capacity is likely to be 144 MVA.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 1969. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 1976.
Contractors involved
Idukki (Phase- I (Unit 1- Unit- 3)) will be equipped with Neyrpic pelton turbines. The phase consists of 3 turbines with 130MW nameplate capacity.
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About Kerala State Electricity Board
Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEB) is an electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes electricity. The utility offers services such as online bill payment, meter reading, online connection service, alteration of wiring, energy efficiency, energy audits, energy conservation, electrical safety, energy consultation, rebates and incentives, outage reporting, load management and online services. It owns and operates through a network of power plants, transmission lines and substations. The utility serves residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial customers across Kerala. KSEB is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
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