Myntdu Leshka is a 126MW hydro power project. It is located on Myntdu river/basin in Meghalaya, India. The project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2004 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 126 | 126 | – | Active | Meghalaya, India |
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Description
The project is currently owned by Meghalaya State Electricity Board.
Myntdu Leshka is a run-of-river project. The gross head and net head of the project are 334m and 316.16m respectively.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 2004 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2013.
Contractors Involved
Andritz Hydro was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 3 units of Francis turbines, each with 42MW nameplate capacity.
Andritz Hydro was selected as the generator supplier for the hydro power project. The project consists of 3 generators.
Methodology
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