First unit of Bhadradri Thermal Power Station synchronised with grid

HYDERABAD: Two months ahead of schedule, the first unit of the Bhadradri Thermal Power Station (BTPS) was synchronised with a grid with an initial load of 20 MW on Thursday. It reached a maximum load of 35 MW later. On confirming normalcy at all points, the unit was hand tripped for taking up further activities. It is found that the boiler, turbine and generator were performing well.

The 4×270 MW (1,080 MW) power plant was scheduled to be commissioned by the end of December. However, synchronisation was started in September. “We began with the first unit this month. The remaining three units will be synchronised in phases and all four units will be commissioned by December,” officials said.