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Attunli Hydroelectric Project

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Why in the News?

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects recently recommended environmental clearance for the 680 MW Attunli Hydroelectric Project, being developed by SJVN Limited in Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

About Attunli Hydroelectric Project

The Attunli Hydroelectric Project is a 680 MW run-of-river hydropower project located in Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh.

Key Technical Features

The project envisages the construction of an 85-metre-high concrete gravity dam across the Tangon (Talo) River. Its associated infrastructure includes a 7.955 km head race tunnel, a 93-metre surge shaft and twin pressure shafts.

The underground powerhouse will house four Francis turbines, each with a capacity of 170 MW. A tailrace tunnel will discharge water back into the river.

The project is expected to generate approximately 2,728 million units of electricity annually.

Project Development

The project was initially conceived by Attunli Hydro Electric Power Company Limited, a joint venture between Jindal Power and the Hydro Power Development Corporation of Arunachal Pradesh. It was subsequently allotted to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN).

About SJVN Limited

SJVN Limited is a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. It is involved in the development of hydropower and other energy project


 


 


 


 


 


 

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