SJVN Synchronizes First Unit of Naitwar Mori HEP with National Grid

SJVN Synchronizes First Unit of Naitwar Mori HEP with National Grid

Shimla, November 15, 2023:

SJVN Limited has successfully synchronized the first unit of its 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) with the National Grid. This is a significant milestone for SJVN and a major step forward in the company’s efforts to harness the immense hydro power potential of Uttarakhand.

Key Highlights:

• Project Overview: Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project is a Run of the River project with two generating units of 30 MW each. The project is located on River Tons, a major tributary of River Yamuna in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand State in North India.

• Project Commissioning: The first unit of the project has been successfully synchronized with the National Grid. The second unit is scheduled to be synchronized within this month.

• Power Generation: The project will generate 265.5 million units of electricity annually.

• Transmission Line: SJVN has constructed a 37 km 220 KV Transmission Line for evacuation of power from Naitwar Mori HEP from Bainol to Snail.

• Benefits to Uttarakhand:

  • 12% free electricity will be supplied to the State of Uttarakhand as royalty.
  • Each Project Affected Family will be provided with an amount equivalent to the cost of 100 Units of electricity per month for ten years.
  • Project will usher an era of overall development of the area with infrastructure development and generation of direct & indirect employment.
  • Under Corporate Social Responsibility various activities such as Satluj Sanjeevani Mobile Health Van, Skill Development Training programs, Promotion of Sports and Cultural Heritage, Infrastructural works are benefiting the local populace.

SJVN’s Commitment to Energy Goals:

SJVN is a leading Power CPSU dedicated to contributing to the energy goals of the Government of India. The company has set a Mission of 12,000 MW by 2026 and Shared Vision of 50,000 MW installed capacity by 2040.