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Bhira Hydroelectric Project

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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. Its construction was completed in 1927.

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Map of Bhira, Patnus, Maharashtra 402308

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. The plant received a further Silver Shield in the following year.

Location

Bhira's rural location makes it a leisure destination for Mumbai residents.

References

Bhira Hydroelectric Project Wikipedia