The World Bank will proÂvide a loan of $ 648 million to the state run THDC India for constructing the Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydroelectric plant. This plant on the Alaknanda river is expected to generate 1,665 million units of electriÂcity annually
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Landmark: Critically yours
22 December 2010 was an important day for Indian power: On that day, Adani Power commissioned first unit of 660 MW of Phase III of Mundra Power Project, the country's first unit based on supercritical technology.
Case Study: Niagara Tunnel breaks barriers
In an ambitious project, an engineering landmark takes shape 140 m under the Niagara Falls in Canada. When finished, the project will increase output by about 1.6 billion kWh, enough to supply renewable energy to 160,000 homes.
Case Study: Towards 25 years of carbon-free power
Lanco Solar recently integrated its 5 MW operating solar PV plant, out of 35 MW to be commissioned by end of 2011, to the grid in Gujarat. V Saibaba describes why this project fits into our landmark category

