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Sillahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Tamil Nadu, India

Source: The Hindu

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Planned

The proposed Sillahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project aims to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity through the construction of upper and lower dams along River Sillahalla and River Kundha. However, it has faced significant opposition from local residents concerned about its environmental impact and lack of transparency from the government.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
Tamil Nadu, India
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Hindu

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The project “Sillahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Tamil Nadu, India. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Hindu.

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The proposed Sillahalla Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project aims to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity through the construction of upper and lower dams along River Sillahalla and River Kundha. However, it has faced significant opposition from local residents concerned about its environmental impact and lack of transparency from the government.

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India

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Tamil Nadu

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The Hindu

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Power Generation (CCGT), Government

Article published date

2025-04-29

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