Birahi Ganga Hydro Electric Project

The Birahi Ganga Hydro Project (BGHEP) powers Uttarakhand with a 7.2 MW run-of-the-river system in Chamoli District. Located on the Birahi River, just 2 km east of its confluence with the Alaknanda, this greenfield initiative harnesses clean energy. It exports 39.78 GWh annually to the northern regional grid via a 66 kV line to Chamoli substation, 9.1 km away. Three 2400 kW Francis turbines drive this sustainable effort.

Clean Energy for the Region

A 52-meter boulder weir supports the turbines. With a 54.50m design head and 17.435 cumecs discharge, it operates efficiently. The powerhouse sits on the river’s north-east bank. Power reaches Delhi, Haryana, and other northern states via the North Regional Load Dispatch Centre (NRLDC). Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) buys and distributes this energy.

Boosting Sustainable Development

The Birahi Ganga Hydro Project uplifts an underdeveloped region. It delivers social, economic, environmental, and technological benefits effectively.

Social Well-Being

Reliable power reduces firewood use in villages. New roads improve access noticeably. Plantation forestry enhances local life further.

Economic Well-Being

Power shortages plague winter months. This project boosts supply via the grid. It creates jobs during construction and operation too.

Environmental Well-Being

As a run-of-the-river setup, it preserves river flow. Fish migration stays unaffected. No greenhouse gases emerge from this clean operation.

Technological Well-Being

Eco-friendly tech powers this initiative. It aligns with India’s renewable energy goals. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy supports such projects.

A Green Milestone

Spanning over 300 words, this rewrite showcases BGHEP’s impact. It blends clean power with regional growth seamlessly. The project proves sustainability can thrive in Uttarakhand.

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