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| name =Teesta Low Dam - IV | | name =Teesta Low Dam - IV | ||
| name_official =Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower Plant | | name_official =Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower Plant | ||
| image = | | image = Lower Dam IV across Teesta River, AJTJ P1110110.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| image_caption = | | image_caption = | ||
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| res_tidal_range = | | res_tidal_range = | ||
| plant_operator = | | plant_operator = | ||
| plant_commission =2016<ref name=t/> | | plant_commission = 2016<ref name=t/> | ||
| plant_decommission = | | plant_decommission = | ||
| plant_type = R | | plant_type = R | ||
| plant_turbines = 4 X 40 [[megawatt|MW]] | | plant_turbines = 4 X 40 [[megawatt|MW]] | ||
| plant_capacity = 160 MW<ref name=t/> | | plant_capacity = 160 MW<ref name=t/> | ||
| plant_annual_gen =720 MU<ref name=t/> | | plant_annual_gen = 720 MU<ref name=t/> | ||
| plant_net_generation= | | plant_net_generation= | ||
| website = | | website = | ||
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==The project== | ==The project== | ||
The project consists of a 45 m high dam with 4 penstocks of 45 m length and 7 m diameter each. The surface | The project consists of a 45 m high dam with 4 penstocks of 45 m length and 7 m diameter each. The surface powerhouse with installed capacity of 160 MW houses 4 units of 40 MW capacity each designed to operate under the net rated head of 25.05 M and designed to generate 720 million units in a 90% dependable year with 95% machine availability. Unit I, II, III and IV were commissioned in the month of February, March, July and August 2016<ref name=t>{{cite news |title=NHPC completes Teesta Low Dam-IV hydro project |url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/renewable/nhpc-completes-teesta-low-dam-iv-hydro-project/53761998 |accessdate=31 January 2020 |date=19 August 2016 |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=BHEL starts 40-mw hydro power unit in West Bengal |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/bhel-starts-40-mw-hydro-power-unit-in-west-bengal/articleshow/51120981.cms |accessdate=31 January 2020 |work=The Economic Times}}</ref> respectively. The state of [[West Bengal]] is the sole beneficiary of this power station. With the construction of the project the area is also benefited by development infrastructure, education, medical facilities and employment avenues. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||