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HYDRO-ENERGY
Manipur is richly endowed with considerable Hydro Power Potential. However, barely 108.2 MW has been harnessed in the form of one medium project and micro projects. The Loktak Hydro Electric Project (3x35 MW) commissioned in 1984 is so far the main source of power supply in the State. The present requirement of the State is 120 MW during peak hours, whereas the availability of power from the Central Sector Power plants is 70 MW and the State’s Power Plants is 13 MW. The State Government’s Heavy Fuel Based Power Projects (6x6 MW) at Leimakhong is now poised for commercial operation. There are seven 132/33 KV Sub-Stations with a total capacity of 191.9 MVA to receive power from the Regional Power Grid and thirty-five 33/11 KV Sub-Stations with a total capacity of 206 MVA for distribution.
The Demand
The peak power requirement of Manipur as per the 16th Electric Power Survey of India is as under:-
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Particular |
Year |
| 2002-03 |
2003-04 |
2004-05 |
2005-06 |
2006-07 |
2011-12 |
| Maximum Demand of Power (MW) |
172 |
189 |
208 |
229 |
252 |
406 |
Potentials
There are a large number of perennial streams and rivers in Manipur, which can be exploited for generating power through mini/small/major Hydel Projects. A total hydro potential of 1350 MW at 60% Load Factor has been estimated as of date.
The State of Manipur is currently engaged in taking up necessary action for generation of 1654.5 MW as below:-
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Loktak Downstream H. E. Project
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90.00
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MW
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| 2. |
Tipaimukh H. E. Project
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1500.00
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MW
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Irang H. E. Project
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60.00
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MW
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Micro Hydel Project at Leimakhong (Stage-III), Genel (Stage-I) and Tuipaki, Haipi, Maklang, Iring, Ijai and Tupul
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4.50
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MW
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Total :
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1654.50
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MW
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Loktak Down-Stream Hydro Electric Project (3x30 MW)
The project envisaged to utilise the tail race water of the upstream Loktak Hydro Electric Project which has been in continuous operation for the last 18 years with more than 120% efficiency. Availability of water for the new project is therefore assured. Techno-economic clerance of the project was given by Central Electricity Authority in Frebuary 1999 to implement it by National Hydro Electric Power Corporation (NHPC) at an estimated completed cost of Rs. 667.46 crores. The project site is located about 30 Kms. from National Highway No. 53 and about 90 Kms. from Imphal.
Tipaimukh Hydro-Electric (Multi-purpose) Project(6x250 MW)
Tipaimukh Hydro-Electric (Multi purpose) Project envisages construction of a 390 m long, 162.8 m high earthen core rock filled dam on the river Barak for generation of 1500 MW of power. The annual average energy generation has been estimated at 3821 million units. The project cost as estimated by the North-Eastern Electric Power Corporation is Rs. 5225.70
crore.
Irang Hydro Electric Project (60 MW)
The Irang river has perennial flow, which can be tapped for generation of power by construction of earth dam about 60 m high. The estimated cost of the project is about Rs. 352.00
crore.
Cluster of Micro Hydel Project in the State
The State has identified 17 feasible sites for investigation and implementation of Mini/Micro Hydel Projects with a total capacity of 44.95 MW.
Promotional and Fiscal Incentives
The State Government follows the guidelines and policy of Government of India for power generation programmes to be implemented by the Private Sector Units. Fiscal and Promotional incentives for participation by Private Sector Institution/Company in the generation and supply from generating stations are as follows:-
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Wheeling and banking facilities for one year at nominal charges. |
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b) |
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Permission for third party sale to any unit anywhere in the State. |
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c) |
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Power purchase rate @
Rs.2.25 per unit (1994-95 based year) escalated @5% |
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d) |
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Assurance of payment by the State Electricity Board/Electricity Department for Power Purchase by them. |
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Transport Subsidy |
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f) |
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Tax holidays and |
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g) |
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High priority on Hydro Power in the Generation Sector. |
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