Harayana to purchase 300 MW hydropower from Arunachal Pradesh
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Harayana to purchase 300 MW hydropower from Arunachal Pradesh

Haryana has decided to purchase 300 MW of hydropower from Arunachal Pradesh for the coming nine months.

According to media sources, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has given its clearance for the purchase of power under a temporary contract.

Due to low coal reserves in the thermal plants and a lack of supply from the private companies with which the government had contracts, Haryana has been experiencing power shortages for several months.

Many cities in the state began experiencing outages in the middle of March. On April 29, the government declared 6-8 hours of power cuts across the entire state.

When the supply was increased in May, Gurugram breathed a sigh of relief, but other communities continued to suffer in the scorching summer.

Haryana has already purchased electricity to handle a crisis. The HERC had authorised the acquisition of 500 MW from two coal-based power plants—MB Power in Madhya Pradesh and RKM Powergen in Chennai—for three years in April. During the peak demand months of April through October, they will provide power.

Officials informed that this year's electricity shortage in the state was serious. The state saw a shortfall of 2,570MW and 1,786MW of quantum energy in April and May when air conditioners worked nonstop to combat the oppressive summer heat. Authorities worry that the problem may soon reach 3,000MW.

Following HERC permission, the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) would purchase 300MW from the Kameng Hydro Power Station in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng area for Rs 5.45 per kilowatt-hour (kwh). Up until March 2023, this will continue. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) is the owner and operator of the Kameng power station.

Officials from HPPC stated that hydroelectricity would be used continuously during the course of the upcoming summer weeks. It would only be in peak stations in the winter.

Image Source

Also read: CIL's North Eastern Coalfields asks clearance to operationalise 2 Assam mines

Your next big infra connection is waiting at RAHSTA 2025 – Asia’s Biggest Roads & Highways Expo, Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. Don’t miss out!

Haryana has decided to purchase 300 MW of hydropower from Arunachal Pradesh for the coming nine months. According to media sources, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has given its clearance for the purchase of power under a temporary contract. Due to low coal reserves in the thermal plants and a lack of supply from the private companies with which the government had contracts, Haryana has been experiencing power shortages for several months. Many cities in the state began experiencing outages in the middle of March. On April 29, the government declared 6-8 hours of power cuts across the entire state. When the supply was increased in May, Gurugram breathed a sigh of relief, but other communities continued to suffer in the scorching summer. Haryana has already purchased electricity to handle a crisis. The HERC had authorised the acquisition of 500 MW from two coal-based power plants—MB Power in Madhya Pradesh and RKM Powergen in Chennai—for three years in April. During the peak demand months of April through October, they will provide power. Officials informed that this year's electricity shortage in the state was serious. The state saw a shortfall of 2,570MW and 1,786MW of quantum energy in April and May when air conditioners worked nonstop to combat the oppressive summer heat. Authorities worry that the problem may soon reach 3,000MW. Following HERC permission, the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) would purchase 300MW from the Kameng Hydro Power Station in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng area for Rs 5.45 per kilowatt-hour (kwh). Up until March 2023, this will continue. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd (NEEPCO) is the owner and operator of the Kameng power station. Officials from HPPC stated that hydroelectricity would be used continuously during the course of the upcoming summer weeks. It would only be in peak stations in the winter. Image Source Also read: CIL's North Eastern Coalfields asks clearance to operationalise 2 Assam mines

Next Story
Real Estate

Vitizen Hotels Signs Deal at Manyata Tech Park

Vikram Kamats Hospitality, as part of its ongoing expansion in key metropolitan markets, announced that its material subsidiary, Vitizen Hotels, has signed a long-term lease agreement for a 45-key hotel property at Manyata Tech Park, Bengaluru.Strategically located in the city’s prominent IT hub, the property is well-positioned to serve corporate travelers, business professionals, and long-stay guests. The addition aligns with the company’s asset-light growth model, leveraging long-term leases to expand its footprint in high-demand urban markets.The hotel is expected to strengthen the comp..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

CONCOR Signs MoU with BPIPL to Operate Container Terminal at Bhavnagar Port

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhavnagar Port Infrastructure (BPIPL) on September 4, 2025, in New Delhi to operate and maintain the upcoming container terminal at the northside of Bhavnagar Port, Gujarat.BPIPL had earlier entered into an agreement with the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) in September 2024 for the port’s development. Under this arrangement, 235 hectares of land has been leased to BPIPL for 30 years, with provision for expansion by an additional 250 hectares.The new terminal is expected to significantly enhance logistic..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Concord Launches India’s First Indigenous Zero-Emission Rail Propulsion

Concord Control Systems (CCSL), a leader in embedded electronics and critical rail technologies, has announced the development of India’s first fully indigenous zero-emission propulsion system, marking a significant step toward the country’s railway electrification and net-zero goals for 2030.Powered by Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries and featuring a DC chopper-based drive, the propulsion system eliminates idling losses common in diesel engines, offering higher efficiency, lower costs, and zero emissions.What sets this innovation apart is its completely indigenous design. Except for..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?