Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Stator Installation Begins at Polavaram Hydel Power Station
Work has begun on important parts of the first generator at the Polavaram hydel power station.
The stator stays still, while the rotor turns as water drives the turbine.
Together, these parts help generate electricity.
The station is planned to have 12 units, each producing 80 megawatts.
That would add up to 960 megawatts when all units are operating.
Teams are carrying out building, mechanical and electrical work at the same time.
The government wants six units ready by next year's Pushkarams.
Officials say the work must meet schedule, quality and safety requirements.
Stator installation and rotor assembly have begun in the first generating unit.
The station is planned to have 12 units, each rated at 80 MW, for 960 MW total capacity.
Civil, mechanical and electrical works are proceeding simultaneously at the project site.
The State Government aims to have six units ready by the start of next year's Pushkarams.
Officials emphasized coordination, schedule adherence, quality, safety and precise equipment installation.
- Who
- AP GENCO and Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited officials and project teams.
- What
- Stator installation and rotor assembly have started in the first generating unit.
- When
- The article does not specify a date; six units are targeted by the commencement of next year's Pushkarams.
- Where
- Polavaram Hydel Power Station, Polavaram.
- Why
- The work is a step toward commissioning the first unit and developing the station's planned 960 MW capacity to support the State's electricity supply.
- Planned generating units
- 12
- Capacity per unit
- 80 MW
- Total planned installed capacity
- 960 MW
- Current milestone
- Stator installation and rotor assembly started in the first unit
- Government target
- Six units ready by the commencement of next year's Pushkarams
- Work underway
- Civil, mechanical and electrical activities are proceeding simultaneously