SJVN’s Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 150 billion units (BU) of cumulative electricity generation, reinforcing its role as one of India’s most significant contributors to clean energy and the national power grid.
Congratulating the team on this landmark achievement, Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of SJVN, praised the consistent performance of the plant, which is recognized as the country’s largest underground hydro power station. He noted that since its commissioning in May 2004, the project has maintained exceptional operational reliability and has become a cornerstone of the northern power grid, helping ensure grid stability during peak power demand.
To commemorate the milestone, a celebration was held at the power house in the presence of senior officials, including Ajay Kumar Sharma, Director (Personnel), along with other SJVN officers.
Highlighting the station’s performance, Gupta shared that the project has set several benchmarks over the years. The highest annual generation was recorded at 7,610.257 million units during FY 2011–12, while the highest monthly generation of 1,222.170 million units was achieved in July 2024. Additionally, the plant recorded its highest-ever daily generation of 39.572 million units on August 13, 2024, demonstrating its capacity to efficiently harness favourable hydrological conditions.
Director (Personnel) Ajay Kumar Sharma lauded the contributions of both current and former employees associated with the project, noting that the hydro power station has significantly contributed to regional development and economic growth in the surrounding areas.
Rajeev Kapoor, Head of Project at NJHPS, expressed gratitude to the SJVN management, the Ministry of Power, and the Government of Himachal Pradesh for their support. He also acknowledged the role of employees, contractors, contract workers, stakeholders, and the local community in achieving the historic milestone.
The achievement also carries substantial environmental significance, as the generation of 150 BU of hydropower represents a major displacement of fossil fuel-based electricity, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supporting India’s clean energy transition.
Operated by SJVN, the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station continues to benefit from modernization initiatives, digital monitoring systems, and robust maintenance practices. Beyond electricity generation, the project has played an important role in employment generation, infrastructure development, and socio-economic progress in the region.
As India moves towards expanding its renewable energy capacity, the accomplishment underscores the strategic importance of hydropower and engineering excellence in strengthening the nation’s sustainable energy future.
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