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Sunni Dam HEP

Sunni Dam HEP is a run of the river type scheme. The project is situated on Satluj river near Khaira village spread over Shimla and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh. The project is estimated to generate 1382 MU of electric energy in a 90% dependable year. The project is in the construction stage with the main Civil and HM works Package awarded on 14.01.2023. Diversion tunnel has been completed and the river was diverted on 13.01.2024. Excavation for dam abutments and excavation for MAT to the powerhouse and TRT adit is in progress.

Name of ComponentSunni Dam Project
Location/Type /Capacity 
State/countryHP
Installed Capacity (MW)382 ( 5x73+1 x 17)
Dam 
TypeConcrete Gravity
Height (From deepest foundation level)83.00 m
Pressure shaft/Penstock 
No3/6
Length190.00 m
Power House 
TypeUnderground
No./ Capacity of generating units6 units/ (5x 73 + 1 x 17) MW
Type of Turbine.Francis/6
Design Head57.85 m

The Project shall be financed on 70:30 debt equity ratio.The approved cost of the project is Rs. 2614.51 crores at March, 2021 price level.
 

  1. Sr. No.

    Description

    Date

    1.

    Allocation of all three Stages of Luhri project to SJVN by GoHP on "Stand Alone Basis"

    29.08.2017

    2.

    Ist consultation meeting with CEA

    17.08.2017

    3.

    NOC from Wildlife & HPPWD Deptt

    06.01.2018 & 21.03.2018

    4.

    Investment Approval for pre-construction activities from GoI

    18.04.2018

    5.

    Signing of MoU with GoHP

    25.09.2019

    6.

    Recommendation of MoEF&CC for Environment Clearance

    07.01.2021

    7.

    Issuance of Notification under Section -11 by GoHP for private land acquisition

    19.01.2021

    8.

    TEC of DPR

    11.02.2021

    9.

    Submission of PIB to MoP for Investment approval

    09.03.2021

    10.

    Approval of CAT plan from GoHP

    01.04.2021

    11.

    NIT for EPC package for Civil and HM works

    20.04.2021

    12.Forest Clearance Stage-1 by MoEF&CC22.12.2021
    13.Ground breaking ceremony in presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister 27.12.2021
    14.Forest Clearance Stage-2 by MoEF&CC
     
    23.08.2022
    15.Sanction Order for Investment approval for Main Works
     
    12.01.2023
    16.Award of EPC Package for Main Civil & Hm Works14.01.2023
    17.River Diversion13.01.2024