In the Indian state of Karnataka, as well as in the rest of India, the power supply is ensured to a large part through fossil fuels, mainly diesel and coal. Since the energy demand is constantly rising, more and more CO2-intensive fuels continue to be used and new coal-fired and diesel power plants are connected to the power supply system. The damage to the environment and the climate is considerable.
The Master Power department of the company Master Marine Services Pvt. Limited, has decided to contribute to the sustainable development in India and to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the production of electricity through the realization of a water power project.
The project uses the pressure difference between the existing reservoir in Nugu and the channel located below it to produce electricity in 4 different turbines. The turbines, with an output capacity of 750 kW each (3 MW overall capacity), are installed in two power houses and are continuously maintained by local personnel. The resulting power is transported over 8 kilometres to the next sub-station of the regional power supply system where it is fed into the grid. Through this, the fuel mix is being upgraded with renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 7,000 tons of CO2 are reduced every year.
Since the project includes small hydroelectric power plants, and the existing water infrastructure is used, like for example the water basin, there is no damage to nature and the sustainability, both in a social and ecological respect, is improved. Through the utilization of local resources and the use of local personnel, the project creates added value in the region and permanent jobs during the construction as well as the operation of the plant.
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