Paschim Hydro Energy Private Limited (PHEPL)

PHEPL is an environmentally sustainable small hydro project maintained by Paschim Hydro Energy Private Limited. This project generates power by utilizing the hydrological resource of Balekallu Hole River, a tributary of river Nethravathi. The plant is located near Sakaleshpura Taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka at a distance of 250 km from Bangalore.

PHEPL project is certified in Quality Management by URS Certificate Ltd, UK for ISO 9001:2008 and also certified in Operational Health and Safety (OHSAS) 18001:2007 (Environment Management). The lenders for the project are State Bank of India (SBI), Bengaluru. PHEPL has signed a long term PPA with KPTCL, Karnataka.

PHEPL is a first of its kind small hydro project implemented in the state of Karnataka with 332 m head. Electro Mechanical Equipments such as Pelton Turbines (2x 4.5 MW) and Generators were supplied by Andritz Hydro, New Delhi and WEG, Brazil respectively. Planning and designing consultancy works of the project have been executed by Bangalore Hydro Engineers & Consultants (BHEC), Bangalore. The civil constructions works were carried out by Nechupadam Constructions, Kerala and Hydro Mechanical works were done by General Mechanical Work (GMW), Baroda.

The Paschim Group is further strengthening its portfolio in Renewable Energy sector.