AFRY has been appointed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (HPPCL) to provide detailed design, project management and construction supervision services for the 191 MW Thana Plaun Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh. The project is expected to strengthen renewable power generation and support India’s broader clean energy transition.
Located on the Beas River in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, the Thana Plaun Hydropower Project will support the state’s ambitions to expand renewable energy generation and strengthen long-term energy security. The project will contribute renewable electricity to India’s growing energy system, where hydropower plays an important role in providing reliable, flexible and low-carbon power.
“Hydropower is a cornerstone of sustainable energy systems and plays an important role in enabling the energy transition. We are pleased to contribute our global hydropower expertise to a project that will support India’s growing demand for clean and dependable electricity,” says Ernst Zeller, Head of segment Hydro at AFRY.
AFRY’s assignment will be delivered in two phases. During the first phase, AFRY will provide tender-stage engineering and procurement support. The second phase includes detailed design and construction supervision during project implementation, together with other project delivery services.
“We are proud to support HPPCL in the delivery of the Thana Plaun Hydropower Project. This important project will contribute to Himachal Pradesh’s renewable energy ambitions and strengthen the region’s clean power infrastructure for years to come,” says Sai Seela, Managing Director, India at AFRY.
The project is expected to be delivered in 2032.
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