CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Industrial Visit- Shivanasamudra Hydro Power Plant

On November 11, 2024, the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at New Horizon College of Engineering organized an enriching industrial visit for 5th-semester, Section-A, EEE students. A group of 60 students, accompanied by a faculty member and a lab technician, explored the Shivanasamudra Hydro & Solar Power Plant in Mandya, Karnataka.
The Shivanasamudra Hydro Plant, established in 1902, proudly stands as Asia’s first hydroelectric facility, with a capacity of 42 MW. The visit also included insights into the Shimsha Hydel Plant (17.2 MW), the Solar Plant (10 MW), and the Cauvery Hydro Plant (3 MW). Guided by Mr. Saurav, a technician at the facility, students gained valuable knowledge about the intricacies of power generation, enhancing their practical understanding of renewable energy systems.