Koyna Hydroelectric Project

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydroelectric_power_station
gptkbp:affiliatedWith transmission lines
gptkbp:associated_with Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
gptkbp:built 1956
13 years
gptkbp:capacity 1,960 MW
gptkbp:commissioned 1969
gptkbp:community_engagement local stakeholder involvement
gptkbp:community_impact displacement of residents
gptkbp:construction_cost ₹ 1,200 crore
gptkbp:contribution Maharashtra's_electricity_grid
gptkbp:dam Koyna Dam
gptkbp:emergencyServices flood management system
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Francis_turbine
gptkbp:environmental_impact mitigates flooding
altered local ecology
gptkbp:generator hydropower
renewable energy
gptkbp:height 103 meters
1,800 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance first major hydroelectric project in Maharashtra.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Koyna Hydroelectric Project
gptkbp:is_a_source_of irrigation
power generation
gptkbp:isBeneficialFor gptkb:Maharashtra
gptkbp:lighting yes
gptkbp:location Koynanagar,_Maharashtra,_India
gptkbp:maintenance annual
gptkbp:nearby_attractions yes
gptkbp:notableFeature part_of_India's_energy_strategy
gptkbp:notableWork hydrology studies
gptkbp:operational_area 1969
gptkbp:operational_status active
1960 MW
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Maharashtra_State_Electricity_Generation_Company
gptkbp:powerOutput gptkb:Maharashtra_State
variable based on rainfall
gptkbp:produces 6
gptkbp:productionYears approximately 7,000 GWh
gptkbp:project gptkb:Maharashtra_State_Electricity_Board
gptkbp:region important_for_Maharashtra's_power_supply
gptkbp:reservoir gptkb:Koyna_Dam_Reservoir
gptkbp:river gptkb:Koyna_River
gptkbp:safetyFeatures earthquake-resistant design
gptkbp:significantEvent earthquake in 1967
gptkbp:spillwayType 1,00,000 cusecs
gptkbp:structureType embankment dam
gptkbp:surrounding_area 3,200 km²
gptkbp:type reservoir-based
gptkbp:unitAwards 6 units
gptkbp:waterManagement monitoring programs
gptkbp:waterQuality gptkb:Koyna_River
3,200 million cubic meters
gptkbp:youth_development supports local economy