NHPC synchronises first unit of 2,000-MW Subansiri Lower hydel project

State-owned NHPC Ltd. on Wednesday said it has synchronised Unit 2 of the 2,000-MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project with the national grid.

The project has eight units of 250 MW each. Unit 2 is the first to be synchronised. Upon completion, the project is expected to contribute 7.421 billion units of renewable energy annually, strengthening the country’s energy sector and helping India meet its carbon neutrality target.

NHPC said the commissioning process commenced with Units 1 and 2, which had undergone mechanical run on October 24 and November 6, respectively.