Upper Kolab is a 320MW hydro power project. It is located on Kolab river/basin in Odisha, India. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1976 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1988.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 320 | 320 | – | Active | Odisha, India |
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Description
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The project is currently owned by Odisha Hydro Power.
The hydro reservoir capacity is 935 million cubic meter. The net head of the project is 253m. The project generated 701.993 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1976 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1988.
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Bharat Heavy Electricals was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 80MW nameplate capacity.
Bharat Heavy Electricals supplied 4 electric generators for the project.
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