Bhira Hydroelectric Project
| Bhira Hydroelectric Project | |
|---|---|
| Hydroelectric Project | |
  Bhira Hydroelectric Project Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°27.29′N 73°23.4′E / 18.45483°N 73.3900°ECoordinates: 18°27.29′N 73°23.4′E / 18.45483°N 73.3900°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Bhira Hydroelectric Project is an electricity generating complex in Bhira, Maharashtra state, India. It generates power using water from the nearby Mulshi Dam. Bhira lies approximately 150 km from Mumbai.[1] Its construction was completed in 1927.
Specifications
The plant's maximum output capacity is nominally 300 MW, generated by six 25 MW Pelton turbines and a 150 MW pumped storage generator added in 1997. In 2014 two 10 kW microturbine units were added to generate further power from the tailrace after the main turbines.
Awards
In 2007 the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) awarded a Silver Shield to the Bhira facility's operators, Tata Power, as the second best performing power station in the country.[2] The plant received a further Silver Shield in the following year.[3]
Location
Bhira's rural location makes it a leisure destination for Mumbai residents.[4]
References
- ↑ "Bhira Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant India - GEO". globalenergyobservatory.org. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Tata Power Bhira hydro plant bags Silver Shield Award from the Central Electricity Authority, Mumbai". tata.in. Tata Sons Ltd. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Tata Power's Bhira Hydro Plant awarded the 'Silver Shield' award by Ministry of Power and Central Electricity Authority". tata.in. Tata Sons Ltd. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "Kolad: Bhira Dam (Tata Powerhouse Dam), Kolad Tourist Places to Visit for Dam". mustseeindia.com. Roam Space Travel Solutions Pvt Ltd. Retrieved 14 December 2014.