Hydropower Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed hydropower capacity in India, with over 10,000 MW of installed capacity.

Tehri Dam is the largest hydropower project in India, with an installed capacity of 2,400 MW.

Run-of-the-river hydropower plants use the energy of moving water to generate electricity without the need for a dam or reservoir.

Pumped-storage hydropower plants offer flexibility in electricity generation, allowing for the storage of excess energy during periods of low demand and its release during periods of high demand.

Tidal hydropower plants harness the energy of the tides to generate electricity.

Large-scale hydropower projects can lead to habitat fragmentation, disrupting ecosystems and affecting biodiversity.

Arunachal Pradesh has the highest potential for hydropower generation in India, with an estimated potential of over 50,000 MW.

Small-scale hydropower projects have a minimal environmental impact compared to large-scale projects, making them more sustainable.

Impoundment hydropower plants use a dam to create a reservoir of water, which is then released through turbines to generate electricity.

Environmental concerns, such as habitat fragmentation and displacement of local communities, are the primary challenges associated with the development of hydropower projects in India.

Sikkim has the lowest installed hydropower capacity in India, with less than 1,000 MW of installed capacity.

Tidal hydropower plants offer predictability in electricity generation, as the tides are predictable natural phenomena.

Cascade hydropower plants utilize a series of reservoirs at different elevations to generate electricity.

Pumped-storage hydropower plants have a lower efficiency compared to other types of hydropower plants due to energy losses during the pumping and generation processes.

Uttarakhand has the second highest installed hydropower capacity in India, with over 9,000 MW of installed capacity.