SHIMSAPURA Hydroelectric Power Plant, India | 17.2 MW Facility

SHIMSAPURA is a hydroelectric power plant located in India, with coordinates 12.3409° N, 77.1906° E. It has a capacity of 17.2 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for hydroelectric facilities. The plant is operational and plays a role in the local power grid. Hydroelectric power plants like SHIMSAPURA operate under India's regulatory framework, which includes the Electricity Act of 2003 and environmental clearance requirements from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The facility uses water flow to generate electricity, a renewable source with low operational emissions. Typical technology for such plants includes turbines and generators, with run-of-river or reservoir-based designs. The plant's environmental significance lies in its use of hydropower, which produces minimal greenhouse gases compared to fossil fuel plants. However, hydroelectric projects can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow regimes. SHIMSAPURA's relatively small capacity suggests a limited local impact, and it contributes to India's renewable energy targets.

Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can alter river ecosystems and water availability. The SHIMSAPURA plant, with a capacity of 17.2 MW, is relatively small and likely has a localized environmental impact. Its operation in India is subject to environmental regulations that require assessments of water use and ecological effects.