The 2.82 MW Pakpattan Hydropower Project (PHP) lies on Pakpattan Canal, achieved commercial operation on December 2016. Construction of the power plant began in May 28, 2012 and was completed at a cost of US $10.64 million in December 30, 2016. It is capable of generating enough electricity to power approximately 35,000 homes in Punjab Province and will offset more than 2500t of greenhouse gases annually. The hydroelectric facility successfully completed the 72-hour testing period required to achieve the Commercial Operation Date (COD). This paper highlights details of testing required to achieve commercial operation of the project.
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