Mettur Tunnel hydroelectric plant

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Mettur Tunnel hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Project Details

Table 1: Project details for Mettur Tunnel hydroelectric plant

Status Commissioning year Nameplate capacity Turbines Technology type Owner
Operating[1][2] 1965[1] 200 MW[1][2] 4 x 50 MW[1][2] Conventional storage[1] TANGEDCO[1][2]

Location

Table 2: Location details for Mettur Tunnel hydroelectric plant

Location Coordinates (WGS 84)
Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India[2] 11.4525, 77.8292 (approximate)[2]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 CEA (October 31, 2022). "List of Hydro Electric Stations in the Country". HPI Report - Central Electricity Authority.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 https://web.archive.org/web/20220627234359/https://www.tangedco.gov.in/hydroerode.html. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)