NHPC Announces Start of Commercial Operations for Unit #3 with 250 MW Capacity
NHPC Limited has successfully commissioned Unit #3 of its Subansiri Lower HE Project with 250 MW capacity, effective February 1, 2026. The project comprises 8 units of 250 MW each, with two units now operational, bringing total operational capacity to 500 MW out of the planned 2000 MW facility.
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NHPC Limited has announced the commercial operation of Unit #3 of its Subansiri Lower HE Project, marking another significant milestone in the company's hydroelectric power generation capacity expansion.
Project Details and Commissioning
The company declared Commercial Operation Date (CoD) of Unit #3 (250 MW) of the Subansiri Lower HE Project from 00:00 hours on February 1, 2026. This announcement was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Unit Commissioned: | Unit #3 |
| Capacity: | 250 MW |
| Commercial Operation Date: | February 1, 2026 |
| Project Location: | Assam/Arunachal Pradesh |
| Total Project Capacity: | 2000 MW |
Project Configuration and Progress
The Subansiri Lower HE Project is designed as a 2000 MW hydroelectric facility comprising 8 units of 250 MW each. With the commissioning of Unit #3, the project now has two operational units, as Unit #2 had previously achieved commercial operation.
| Status: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Units: | 8 x 250 MW |
| Units in Commercial Operation: | 2 (Unit #2 and Unit #3) |
| Operational Capacity: | 500 MW |
| Remaining Capacity: | 1500 MW |
Regulatory Compliance and Communication
This announcement represents a continuation of NHPC's regular updates to stock exchanges regarding the project's progress. The company referenced multiple previous communications dating from October 2023 through December 2025, demonstrating consistent regulatory compliance and stakeholder communication.
NHPC Limited has indicated that the Commercial Operation Date of the remaining units will be communicated to the exchanges in due course, suggesting a phased commissioning approach for the complete project.
Company Information
The announcement was made through official communication to both BSE Limited (Scrip Code: 533098) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (Scrip Code: NHPC), with ISIN number INE848E01016. The communication was digitally signed by the Company Secretary on January 30, 2026.
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