Anjaw is a 270MW hydro power project. It is planned on Lohit river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed in single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2027.
Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 270 | – | 270 | Announced | Arunachal Pradesh, India | Athena Energy Ventures; Lohit Urja |
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Description
The project is being developed by Athena Energy Ventures and Lohit Urja. These companies also have ownership stakes in the project.
The net head of the project will be 27.04m. 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 7 in number. The penstock length will be 48.5m. The penstock diameter will be 7m. The project is expected to generate 1,146 GWh of electricity. The project cost is expected to be around $283.38m.
The hydro power project consists of 7 turbines, each with 38.57MW nameplate capacity.
The nameplate capacity of electric generator(s) to be installed at the project site is 44.44 MVA.

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By GlobalDataDevelopment Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2027.
About Athena Energy Ventures
Athena Energy Ventures Private Ltd. (AEVPL) is engaged in providing project development support and making initial equity investments in a portfolio of power generation projects and also generate power from coal and hydro.
Methodology
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