India

VISHNU PRAYAG — 400 MW Hydroelectric

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VISHNU PRAYAG is a 400 MW hydro power plant located in India. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
400 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2006

Year online

Owner
Tata Power Company Limited

Operator

Location
30.57, 79.55

Coordinates

Insights

#350
largest in %s
#863
largest %s worldwide
#5,237
largest worldwide
2006
%d yrs newer than avg
3
operated by %s
1
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
400 MW
Commissioned
2006
Status
Operational
Owner
Tata Power Company Limited
Country
India
Coordinates
30.567, 79.547

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
33,638 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2.7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

7,313
cars / year
4,485
homes / year
1.5M
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

Vishnu Prayag is a substantial hydroelectric power plant situated in India, with a capacity of 400 MW. Commissioned in 2006, this facility harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity, utilizing the principles of hydroelectric generation technology. Located at coordinates 30.5669 latitude and 79.5468 longitude, Vishnu Prayag plays a critical role in the local energy mix, contributing to the grid stability in the region. As India seeks to increase the share of renewable energy in its overall energy generation portfolio, the significance of hydroelectric plants like Vishnu Prayag is amplified. This facility not only provides a reliable source of clean energy but also helps in mitigating the impacts of climate change by reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Moreover, the plant supports local communities by providing employment opportunities and contributing to socio-economic development in the area.

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