Dhakrani Power House

Dhakrani Power House is erected in the Yamuna and Tons river in Dhakrani town of Dehradun in the state of Uttarakhand in India. The first unit of Dhakrani Power House is commissioned in 1965. The approved and total installed capacity of power house is 33.75 MW. The Type of Project is Major, since its total installed capacity is greater than 25 MW. The type of plant is like a Weir on a Canal, which is a part of Yamuna Hydel Scheme and the type of powerhouse is one dam powerhouse. The status of the power house is operational. The source of water for the generation of power is Yamuna and Tons. The power house is situated in the Northern Hydroelectric Region of India.

The owner of the power house is Uttarakhand state government under the control of Uttarakhand Irrigation Department. The operator of the power house is Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL). The beneficiary states are Uttarakhand and nearby states. The Power Project of construction of power house is completed and started its operations in 1965. There are three turbines in the plant and capacity per turbine is 11.25 MW. The Type of Turbine built in the power house is Kaplan Vertical Shaft. The maker of both Turbine and Generator of the plant is Listostroj Yugoslavia. The Unit Size of power house is 33.75 MW having three units of 11.25 MW each. The total units are three and all are commissioned.

How to Reach: Dhakrani Power House is located in the Dhakrani village of Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand in India. Rail, Road or Air travelling facilities are available in Dehradun for those who want to visit the power house. Dehradun is just 37 kilometer away from Dhakrani. Railway Station and Airport is available in Dehradun.

Project Details:

• Hydroelectric Project Name – Dhakrani Power House

• Commission Date – 1965

• Approved Capacity in MW – 33.75 MW

• Installed Capacity in MW – 33.75 MW

• Type of Project – Major (greater than 25 MW)

• Type of Plant – Weir on a Canal, Part of Yamuna Hydel Scheme

• Type of Powerhouse – One dam powerhouse

• Status – Running

• Water Source – Yamuna and Tons

• Hydroelectric Region – Northern Hydroelectric Region.

• Owner – Government State, Uttarakhand Irrigation Department

• Operating Company – Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL)

• Address – Dhakrani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

• District - Dehradun

• State – Uttarakhand

• Beneficiary States/ Union Territories – Uttarakhand and neighbouring States

• Completion of Power Project – 1965

• Number of Turbines – 3

• Capacity per Turbine – 11.25 MW

• Type of Turbine – Kaplan Vertical Shaft

• Turbine Manufacturer – Listostroj Yugoslavia

• Generator Manufacturer – Listostroj Yugoslavia

• Unit Sizes – 33.75 MW (3 units x 11.25 MW)

• Total Units – 3

• Units Commissioned – All the three units are commissioned