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Preliminary Feasibility Report<br />

<strong>Teesta</strong> (I) HE Project (4 x 80 MW)<br />

13 Robom Micro Hydel 2003-04 3.0 1.00<br />

I - Total Hydel <strong>Power</strong> 95.70 36.95<br />

II - Total Diesel <strong>Power</strong> 2.70 2.70<br />

Total Generation Capacity 98.40 39.65<br />

2.2.4 Load Demand & <strong>Power</strong> Position <strong>of</strong> Eastern Grid<br />

Table-2-1 shows the power supply position <strong>of</strong> Eastern grid up to 2009-10.<br />

2.3 NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT AND RELATED ASPECTS<br />

The need for <strong>Teesta</strong> I H.E. Project has been considered in the context <strong>of</strong> increasing<br />

demand <strong>of</strong> power in the eastern region. It has been assumed that eastern region will<br />

have energy requirements at the rate 10% per annum rise <strong>of</strong> each year. This is a run <strong>of</strong><br />

the river scheme with little pondage in <strong>Teesta</strong> basin in North Sikkim District, Sikkim. It<br />

will generate 1298.12 MU in 90% dependable year (1976-77) with 95% machine<br />

availability.<br />

The power generated at <strong>Teesta</strong> I HEP (4 X 80MW) shall be partially absorbed in North<br />

Sikkim and excess power shall be evacuated to national grid.

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