<p>India's integrated power player, Hindustan Powerprojects has commissioned 1200 MW phase 1 (600 MW each for both the units) Anuppur thermal project by successfully conducting the boiler light-up test for the 2nd unit.<br><br>The test signifies the readiness of the boiler for power generation process and the company has started the work for steam blowing and synchronization of the unit well within the scheduled timeline.<br><br>Ratul Puri, Chairman, Hindustan Power said, “India has a unique opportunity over the next few years to become one of the leading economies, globally. For this to happen, we need a robust growth in our energy sector hence the objective of the organization is to deliver a state-of-the-art thermal project capable of sustainably generating high efficiencies. Needless to say that improved performance would also mean increased power availability. We are now at the doorsteps of commissioning 1200 MW which would play a critical role in addressing energy gap in the power deficient region. This milestone would not have been possible without the support and guidance of the community, local administration and stakeholders.”<br><br>Raghav Trivedi President, Thermal business, Hindustan Power said, “The team of highly trained engineers conducted this test as per the prescribed best practices and standards. The focus now shifts to the take up steam blowing of the Unit which would signal the readiness of the power generation. Built using ESP technology, the plant at Anuppur is already being spoken about for its non-polluting operations.”<br><br>The clean energy arm of Hindustan Powerprojects, the largest solar developer in the country has recently achieved the distinction of entering in to the credit enhanced bond market with the the Issue fully underwritten by Yes Bank. The clean energy arm is set to issue secured, rated, listed, partially guaranteed, debentures of Rs. 380,00,00,000 (Rupees three hundred and eighty crore) on a private placement basis to YES Bank Limited for three of its AA+ SO rated projects in, Gujarat.<br><br>(Reuters)</p>
