BHEL commissions 18MW Hydro-Electric Project in Punjab

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned the 18 MW Mukerian Hydro-Electric Project (HEP) Stage-II in Punjab, with the commissioning of the second 9 MW hydro generating unit. The first unit of the 2x9 MW Mukerian HEP, which was commissioned in May, 2017 by BHEL, is operating successfully.

Notably, BHEL has made significant contribution to the hydro power sector in the state of Punjab. The company has commissioned 1101 MW of hydro projects in the state which is approximately 84 per cent of the total installed hydro capacity of 1318 MW.

BHEL is presently executing hydro electric projects of around 3,000 MW in the country which are under various stage of implementation. In addition, 2,940 MW of hydro projects in Bhutan are also under execution. Significantly, more than 500 hydroelectric generating sets of various ratings have been ordered so far on BHEL in India & abroad, with a cumulative capacity of more than 29,000 MW.

BHEL is an integrated power plant equipment manufacturer with annual manufacturing capacity of ~20,000MW.

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