Bandhu is a 900MW hydro power project. It is planned on Bandhu river/basin in West Bengal, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2027 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2031. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by JSW Group and West Bengal State Electricity Distribution. The project is currently owned by West Bengal State Electricity Distribution.
Bandhu is a pumped storage project. The hydro reservoir capacity is planned to be 14.75 million cubic meter. The gross head and net head of the project will be 215m and 170m respectively. The project is expected to generate 1,898 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 225MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2027. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2031.
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About JSW Group
JSW Group is a multinational conglomerate company. The group is active in sectors such as steel, energy, minerals, ports and infrastructure, and cement. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
About West Bengal State Electricity Distribution
West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co Ltd (WBSEDCL) is a power utility that distributes electricity. The company offers services such as power and electricity supply and distribution, distribution and hydro generation of electricity, energy conservation, rural electrification, energy safety tips and other electricity-related services. It operates hydel projects, information technology projects, distribution projects, integrated power development schemes (IPDS), rural electrification projects and others. WBSEDCL also provides energy awareness and tips to conserve energy through its online website. The company offers services through a network of zones, distribution divisions, regional offices and customer care centers. WBSEDCL is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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