Poringalkuthu hydroelectric plant

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Other names: Poringalkuttu

Poringalkuthu hydroelectric plant is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Project Details

Table 1: Project details for Poringalkuthu hydroelectric plant

Status Commissioning year Nameplate capacity Turbines Technology type Owner Operator
Operating[1] 1957[2] 52 MW[3] 5[1] Conventional storage[4] Kerala State Electricity Board LTD (KSEB)[1] Kerala State Electricity Board LTD (KSEB)[5]

Location

Table 2: Location details for Poringalkuthu hydroelectric plant

Location River Coordinates (WGS 84)
Thrissur, Kerala, India[5] Chalakudy[4] 10.3122, 76.6169 (exact)[5]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://www.power-technology.com/marketdata/power-plant-profile-poringalkuthu-india/?cf-view. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. https://sandrp.in/tag/poringalkuthu-hep/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. (PDF) https://prod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com/indiawaterportal/import/sites/default/files/iwp2/Submission_to_the_CWC_by_CRPF_regarding_Athirappilly_project_Jan_2011.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. 4.0 4.1 (PDF) https://cea.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/hpi/2024/08/All_India_State_Profile_as_on_31.08.2024.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/469501260. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)