Hydropower project on the Tungabhadra River

This hydropower project uses the natural power of the Tungabhadra River to generate environmentally friendly electricity. The electricity produced is supplied to the regional energy supply company GESCOM. This provides clean energy without relying on fossil fuels or causing CO₂ emissions.

Project goals

• Clean energy generation: electricity from hydropower without environmental pollution


• Economic development: creation of new jobs and investment in the region


• Climate protection: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the use of renewable energy.


• Technological innovation: Promotion of modern hydropower technology for a sustainable future.

Technical details

• Capacity: 18 megawatts (MW)


• Annual electricity production: approx. 52,870 megawatt hours (MWh)


• Location: Singatalur barrage on the Tungabhadra River

How it works:

• Water flows through turbines and generates electricity.


• The electricity is initially generated at 11 kilovolts (kV) and then increased to 66 kV to feed it into the grid.


• After the electricity is generated, the water is returned to the river - no water consumption!
  Benefits for people and the environment

Benefits for people and the environment

More jobs and better living conditions

• Around 300 people will find work building the power plant.


• 25 permanent jobs will be created for the operation.


• New economic opportunities strengthen the local community and help to reduce poverty.

Strong economy and new infrastructure

• Total investment: 670.54 million rupees (~7.5 million euros).


• Promotion of local businesses and service providers.


• Construction of new roads, schools and public facilities in the region.

Environmentally friendly and sustainable

• No CO₂ emissions - the project helps to combat climate change.


• Protection of nature and biodiversity through environmental measures such as soil conservation and reforestation.


• Use of renewable energy instead of fossil fuels such as coal or gas.

Technological progress

• Use of modern hydropower technologies for a stable and sustainable energy supply.


• Role model for future renewable energy projects.


• Why is this project important for climate protection?

The demand for sustainable energy is increasing worldwide. This hydropower plant is helping to replace fossil fuels and reduce CO₂ emissions. It not only supports India's climate goals, but also the global efforts under the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).