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MINISTRY OF POWER
Ltd. were deputed to New Zeeland by MOP to study
the Geothermal projects in operation. The detailed
report of the team is awaited.
3. Solar Power
A pilot project for adoption of Solar Energy at
NImmo Bazgo Hydroelectric project (Leh) of NHPC
Investigation Schemes is being undertaken to promote
green power.
4. Energy Audit of Power Stations
NHPC has taken the energy audit of Baira Siul & Salal
Power Station with CPRI (Central Power Research
Institute), Bangalore to assess its performance
parameters of both power stations and to workout the
plan for its improvement whenever required. The energy
audit of Baira Siul Power station has been completed &
the report is under evaluation.
The energy audit of Salal Power Station has been
completed and the draft report is under preparation by
CPRI.
5. Energy Conservation
The latest petroleum fuel saving technology (Fitch Fuel
Catalyst) is being evaluated to establish its efficacy.
X. CONSULTANCY SERVICES OF THE
CORPORATION
NHPC is providing consultancy services in the
various fields of hydro power viz. river basin studies,
survey works, design and engineering, geological
studies, geotechnical. studies, hydraulic transients
studies, hydrological studies, contract management,
construction management, equipment planning, under
ground construction, testing commissioning, operation
& maintenance etc. to the leading organisations of the
country like CEA, CWC, MEA, Northern Railway, NTPC,
PGCIL, REC, SJVNL, THDC, NHDC, BBMB, DVC, A&N
administration, BSEB, CSEB, ED Govt. of Arunachal
Pradesh, KSEB, PED Govt. of Mizoram, PD Govt. of
Nagaland, PIDB Govt. of Punjab, RDD Govt. of Bihar,
UJVNL, WRD Govt. of Goa, WRD Govt. of Bihar, BSHPC,
JKPDC, LAHDC, WBPDCL,KPA Bhutan, THPA Bhutan,
Govt. of Nepal and other private organizations.
NHPC is also registered with WORLD BANK, ASIAN
DEVELOPMENT BANK, AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT
BANK AND KUWAIT FUND FOR ARAB ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AS A CONSULTANT. NHPC is also
registered with Central Water Commission, India and
Consultancy Development Centre as a Corporate
Member.
NHPC has been appointed “Lender’s Independent
Engineers” for Baspa - II H.E. Project (300 MW) in the
state of Himachal Pradesh, which is being financed by
ICICI Ltd.
NHPC has signed MOU with Montgomery Watson
Harza Americas Inc., International Energy & Water
Resources Group, Lahmeyer International GmbH,
Germany, JSC “Centre of Engineering UESR” Institute
Hydro Project, Russia for providing consultancy &
management services jointly in the field of Hydro Power
in India and abroad. NHPC has also signed MOU with
domestic financial institutions viz. IFCI and ICICI Bank
for providing Techno-Commercial Advisory Services as
well as “Lender’s Independent Engineers” for hydro
projects financed by these institutions. NHPC has also
signed MOU with REC to provide consultancy services
as “Lender’s Independent Engineers” for hydro projects
funded by REC.
In addition an MOU has been signed with REC to
undertake Rural Electrification Works in various states.
Agreement has been signed with Govt. of Bihar, West
Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Jammu & Kashmir
for Rural Electrification Works.
240 MW Uri-II HE Project (J&K) - Drilling Work
at Power House Site.