Maheshwar Hydel Power Project

Maheshwar Hydel Power Project is erected in the Narmada River of Khargone District in Madhya Pradesh. The power project is commissioned in 2005 with an installed capacity of 400 MW. The project type is Major as the capacity is more than 25 MW. The status of the power plant is Under Construction. The source of water in the Maheshwar Hydel Power Project is Narmada River. The Hydroelectric Basin of power plant is Central Indian Basins and the Hydroelectric Development Type isRun of the River. The power project is located in the Western Hydroelectric region of the country. The power plant is owned by a Private firm and the operating company is Shree Maheshwar Hydro-Electric Power Corporation Ltd (SMHPC).

The beneficiary states of the power plant are Madhya Pradesh and its nearby neighbouring states. The power project was completed in 2005 and soon it started its operation. The total number of Turbines in the power plant is 10 and capacity per Turbine is 40 MW. The type of Turbine built is Kaplan. The maker of both Turbine and Generator of the Power House is by the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited of India. The Unit Size of the power plant is 10 units of 40 MW each. There are 10 units in operation and all the ten units are commissioned.

How to Reach: Maheshwar Hydel Power Project is located in the Narmada river of Khargone district, formerly known as West Nimar district in the state of Madhya Pradesh. You can reach this power station via Road or Rail from the nearby cities or towns. Transport Buses are available throughout the day from Khargone town to the Power Station. The power station is located at about 55 kilometer from Khargone town to the power station. There is no railway station and airport in the Khargone district. So the nearest Railway Station is at Bhusawal which is located at a distance of 89 kms and the nearest airport is in Indore at a distance of 100kms.

Project Details:

• Hydroelectric Project Name –Maheshwar Hydel Power Project

• Commission Date – 2005

• Approved Capacity in MW – 400 MW

• Installed Capacity in MW – 400 MW

• Type of Project – Major (>25 MW)

• Status – Under Construction

• Water Source – Narmada River

• Hydroelectric Basin – Central Indian Basins

• Hydroelectric Region – Western Hydroelectric Region

• Hydroelectric Development Type – Run of the River

• Owner – Private

• Operating Company – Shree Maheshwar Hydro-Electric Power Corporation Ltd (SMHPC)

• Address –West Nimad District, Madhya Pradesh

• State – Madhya Pradesh

• Contact Number – 731 2203281

• Beneficiary States/ Union Territories – Madhya Pradesh and nearby States

• Completion of Power Project – 2005

• Number of Turbines – 10

• Capacity per Turbine – 40 MW

• Type of Turbine – Kaplan

• Turbine Manufacturer – BHEL India

• Generator Manufacturer – BHEL India

• Unit Sizes – 400 MW (40 MW x 10 units)

• Total Units – 10

• Units Commissioned – All the ten units are Commissioned