Hydropower · India

Kundah-III hydroelectric plant

Kundah-III hydroelectric plant is a 180 MW hydropower plant located in Tamil Nadu, India. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 1965.

180 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
1965Start year
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Overview

Technology: conventional storage.

Ownership: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp Ltd.

Why it matters

  • Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Kundah-III hydroelectric plant?

Kundah-III hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 180 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Kundah-III hydroelectric plant?

Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp Ltd.

Where is Kundah-III hydroelectric plant located?

It is located in Tamil Nadu, India. Approximate coordinates: 11.2428, 76.7696.

When did Kundah-III hydroelectric plant start operating?

Start year: 1965. Current status: Operating.

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