NTPC, an Indian Public Sector Undertaking, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh government for two hydro power projects.
The company will set up two hydro power projects totalling 520 MW.
Seli and Miyar HEPs are located in Chenab Basin at Lahaul and Spiti district. The Seli HEP of 400 MW is a run of river project with pondage scheme, while Miyar HEP of 120 MW is a run of river project without pondage scheme, on Miyar tributary of Chenab River.
The company has presence in the state with Koldam Hydro Power Station, the first hydro power project of NTPC, with an installed capacity of 800 MW. The power station is commercially operational since July 2015 and provides 28 percent power to the state.