Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation (HPPCL), is planning to commission hydropower projects that will generate 1,111 MW power by 2017.
For this, the company has decided to commission six hydro projects. These are Shongtong-Karchham hydropower project of 450 MW capacity in Kinnaur district; Sainj hydroelectric power project with 100 MW capacity in Kullu district; the 111 MW Sawra-Kuddu hydroelectric project in Shimla district; Stage-I, II and III of Kashang project with 195 MW capacity in Kinnaur; and the 191 MW Thana Plaun hydroelectric power project near Mandi town. The remaining 64 MW will be generated through micro hydro projects.