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On July 29, the 720MW Karot Hydropower Plant successfully carried out its Annual Capacity Test in the presence of officials from the Central Power Purchasing Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPAG), the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC), and the National Power Control Center (NPCC). This rigorous testing confirmed the Karot Hydropower Plant's ability to meet and exceed operational demands, ensuring continued excellence in power generation and stakeholder satisfaction.
The Annual Capacity Test, has been conducted for 6 hours and before the test, 72 hours continuous operation in accordance with requirements of Power Purchase Agreement, assessed various critical aspects of Karot Hydropower Plant's operations. There were numerous technical challenges which Karot team had to overcome in order to achieve the desired capacity results.
The Annual Capacity Test is crucial for the power plant as it validates the plant's readiness to consistently deliver peak performance. The test serves as a benchmark for operational efficiency and reliability, ensuring that the plant can sustain high output even under varying conditions. The company faced the challenge of low hydrology at the time of testing due to which the test was carried out using reservoir water as well. This showed the high level of efficiency of the power plant as this test was carried out at continuously reducing head water level.
The successful completion of this capacity test underscores our commitment to operational excellence and our ability to reliably meet the contractual requirements and needs of our stakeholders.
The Karot Hydropower Project serves as the cornerstone of green energy initiative under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. By providing a reliable source of renewable energy, the project plays a critical role in reducing the country's dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. This not only supports Pakistan's environmental goals but also promotes sustainable economic growth.
Since its commissioning in June 2022, the Karot Hydropower Station has generated 6 billion kilowatt-hours, saving about 2.6 million tons of standard coal and reducing approximately 6.56 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions. It has met the electricity demand of more than 5 million people.