Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 3.69% is in India. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in India, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Upper Siang
The Upper Siang is a 10,000MW hydro power project located in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is being developed by North Eastern Electric Power; NHPC. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2033. The project is owned by NHPC; North Eastern Electric Power; Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Buy the profile here.
2. Sonbhadra (Greenko)
Sonbhadra (Greenko) is a 3,660MW hydro power project in Uttar Pradesh, India. Greenko Energies is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2033. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Greenko Energies. Buy the profile here.
3. Etalin Project
The 3,097MW Etalin Project is located in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is owned by Jindal Power; Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh. The hydro project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2026. Etalin Hydro Electric Power is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Karjat
The Karjat is a 3,000MW hydro power project. It is planned in Chhattisgarh, India. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Torrent Power. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2033. Torrent Power is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Up01
The 3,000MW hydro project, Up01 is expected to get commissioned by 2034. It is being developed by Greenko Group. The project is currently in permitting stage. Greenko Group is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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