Why Small Hydro Power ?

• Reliable, eco‑friendly, mature and proven technology.

• More suited for the sensitive mountain ecology.

• Can be exploited wherever sufficient water flows ‑ along small streams, medium to small rivers.

• Does not involve setting up of large dams or problems of deforestation, submergence or rehabilitation.

• Non‑polluting, entails  no waste  or production of   toxic gases, environment friendly. 

• Small capital investment and short gestation period.

• Minimal transmission losses.

• With careful planning and adoption of simplified and standardized designs, SHP installations are becoming increasingly competitive with thermal, diesel or gas based power generation.

Himachal Beckons You

• Small Hydro Power potential of more than 750 MW in H. P.

• An attractive package of incentives.

• Overwhelming response in the previous phases.

• Ever increasing demand of power in North India.

• Easy access by road/train/air.

• Escort service by HIMURJA/HPSEB.

• Well developed road network within the State and easy accessibility to the sites.

• Peaceful industrial climate ‑ Excellent rapport between workforce and industry. A cooperative labour pool/workforce.

• A  salubrious climate.  

• Well knit communication network with FAX/ STD/ISD facilities available in   all corners of the State

• An extensive network of high/medium/low tension lines enabling easy  connectivity to grid.