Tanakpur: In a significant milestone for India’s hydropower sector, NHPC’s Tanakpur Power Station recorded its highest-ever electricity generation for the month of July. The plant generated 72.68 million units (MU) of power in July 2025 surpassing all previous records for the month since its commissioning.
Historic Monthly Surge in Output
The previous highest July generation stood at 70.10 MU, achieved in July 2022. With the new figure, Tanakpur Power Station has not only broken its own record but also set a new benchmark for operational performance.
This output also ranks as the second-highest monthly generation in the station’s history across all months, reaffirming NHPC’s steady growth in hydropower efficiency and output.
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Strengthening India’s Renewable Grid
This record-breaking performance highlights the growing importance of hydroelectric generation in India’s renewable energy mix. The increased output from Tanakpur will contribute to grid stability and support clean energy goals under the Ministry of Power.
About NHPC
NHPC Limited, a Schedule-A Mini Ratna Category-I CPSE under the Ministry of Power, is India’s premier hydropower utility. The corporation is committed to sustainable development through clean energy generation and community-centric CSR activities, with projects spanning across India’s river basins.
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