Pench is a 160MW hydro power project. It is located on Pench river/basin in Maharashtra, India. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. Post completion of construction, the project got commissioned in 1986.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 160 | 160 | – | Active | Maharashtra, India | National Projects Construction |
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Description
The project was developed by National Projects Construction. Madhya Pradesh Power Generating and Maharashtra State Power Generation are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 67% and 33% respectively.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 1.24 million cubic meter. The project generated 350.5 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project got commissioned in 1986.

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