Two hydel stations in Arunachal synchronised in local grid mode: Dy CM

Arunachal Pradesh's Subbung and Yembung small hydroelectric projects have been successfully synchronised and are now operating in local grid mode, strengthening the state's energy network.

Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Wednesday announced that the Subbung and Yembung small hydroelectric projects in East Siang district have been successfully synchronised and are now operating in local grid mode.

Mein, who also holds the power and hydropower portfolios, described the development as a ''significant step forward'' towards strengthening the state's energy network and improving power management efficiency.

''Pleased to share that Subbung SHEP and Yembung SHEP have been successfully synchronised and are now operating in local grid mode,'' he said in a social media post.

He said the recent system upgrades would enable the two hydel stations to function in a coordinated grid mode, allowing better load sharing, improved plant load factor (PLF) and enhanced overall plant utilisation.

He also said the Mabung Mini Hydel Station (MHS), which is currently under development in the district, would further strengthen the region's power infrastructure once commissioned.

According to Mein, all three hydel stations -- Subbung, Yembung and Mabung -- will eventually be integrated into a common grid system to improve efficiency, reliability and energy management across the region.