Pingaksh Green Energy
"UBHP"
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Uttarakhand, UBHP (Uttar Bharat Hydro Power) stands as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication towards sustainable energy solutions. This state-of-the-art hydro power generation plant not only addresses the region's growing energy demands but also exemplifies a harmonious blend of technological advancement and environmental stewardship.
Sarju 1
Location
Distt. – Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
River Stream
Sarju
Development Type
Run-off-the-River
Installed Capacity
2 x 3750 KW
Design Discharge
7.2 cumecs
Design Head
160 m.
Status
To be implemented
Sarju 2
Location
Distt. – Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
River Stream
Sarju
Development Type
Run-off-the-River
Installed Capacity
3 x 4200 KW ( 12.60 MW)
Turbine
Horizontal Francis
Rated Discharge
2.59 cumecs
Rated Head
155 m.
Status
Commissioned
COD
25.05.2016
Sarju 3
Location
Distt. – Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
River Stream
Sarju
Development Type
Run-off-the-River
Installed Capacity
3 x 4200 KW ( 12.60 MW)
Turbine
Horizontal Francis
Rated Discharge
2.59 cumecs
Rated Head
155 m.
Status
Commissioned
COD
25.05.2016
Location
Distt. – Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
River Stream
Sarju
Development Type
Run-off-the-River
Installed Capacity
3 x 3600 KW ( 10.50 Mw )
Turbine
Horizontal Francis
Rated Discharge
6.73 cumecs
Rated Head
51.85 m.
Status
Commissioned
COD
11.07.2014
Location
Distt. – Bageshwar, Uttarakhand
River Stream
Sarju
Development Type
Run-off-the-River
Installed Capacity
3 x 3600 KW ( 10.50 Mw )
Turbine
Horizontal Francis
Rated Discharge
6.73 cumecs
Rated Head
51.85 m.
Status
Commissioned
COD
11.07.2014
Sarju 3
The Genesis of UBHP
The inception of UBHP is a story rooted in a visionary aspiration to transform the natural abundance of Uttarakhand's waterways into a beacon of sustainable progress. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and depleting fossil fuels, the need for renewable energy sources has never been more urgent. It was this pressing need that sparked the inception of UBHP, a project designed to harness the immense potential of hydroelectric power in one of India's most resource-rich regions.
The inception of UBHP is a story rooted in a visionary aspiration to transform the natural abundance of Uttarakhand's waterways into a beacon of sustainable progress. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and depleting fossil fuels, the need for renewable energy sources has never been more urgent. It was this pressing need that sparked the inception of UBHP, a project designed to harness the immense potential of hydroelectric power in one of India's most resource-rich regions.
Process of generating hydro – electricity
Run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation harnesses the natural flow and elevation gradient of a river to produce electricity, ingeniously utilizing these inherent characteristics without necessitating the impoundment of water. Unlike traditional dams, these projects employ a full-width diversion structure that seamlessly channels the river's entire flow for optimal energy production.
Run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation harnesses the natural flow and elevation gradient of a river to produce electricity, ingeniously utilizing these inherent characteristics without necessitating the impoundment of water. Unlike traditional dams, these projects employ a full-width diversion structure that seamlessly channels the river's entire flow for optimal energy production.
In this sophisticated system, a portion of the river's water is elegantly redirected into an intricate water conductor system. This system includes a power channel or tunnel, and a robust steel conduit known as a penstock. The penstock masterfully guides the water downhill, capitalizing on the river's natural altitude difference. As the water cascades through the penstock, its potential energy is deftly converted into kinetic energy, accelerating it to the necessary velocity to drive the power station's turbines.
In this sophisticated system, a portion of the river's water is elegantly redirected into an intricate water conductor system. This system includes a power channel or tunnel, and a robust steel conduit known as a penstock. The penstock masterfully guides the water downhill, capitalizing on the river's natural altitude difference. As the water cascades through the penstock, its potential energy is deftly converted into kinetic energy, accelerating it to the necessary velocity to drive the power station's turbines.
The turbines, in turn, transmute this kinetic energy into electrical energy with remarkable efficiency. After passing through the turbines, the water exits the generating station and reenters the river, meticulously preserving the river's original flow and water levels. This elegant and environmentally considerate approach exemplifies how advanced hydroelectric technology can coexist harmoniously with nature, providing sustainable energy while maintaining the river's ecological balance.
The turbines, in turn, transmute this kinetic energy into electrical energy with remarkable efficiency. After passing through the turbines, the water exits the generating station and reenters the river, meticulously preserving the river's original flow and water levels. This elegant and environmentally considerate approach exemplifies how advanced hydroelectric technology can coexist harmoniously with nature, providing sustainable energy while maintaining the river's ecological balance.
