Varahi Underground Powerhouse Dam |  

In the first stage, 2 x 115 MW Generating units with Vertical Pelton type turbines manufactured by M/s.BHEL were installed and commissioned in the Varahi Underground Power House during 1989-90. In stage II, 2 x 115 MW Generating units with Vertical Pelton type turbines were installed and commissioned by Consortium led by M/s. Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria in the Varahi Underground Power House during 2009.The units have been designed for a head of 460m. Project headquarters of Varahi hydroelectric project is Hosangadi, in Udupi District.Hosangadi is situated at a distance of about 70 Kms form Udupi. [4Units x 115 MW=460 MW]