The commercial operation of Unit-3 (170 MW) of NHPC Teesta-V Power Station (510 MW), Sikkim has been successfully restarted on July 16, 2026. With this, commercial power generation has resumed from all the three generating units (170 MW each) of Teesta-V Power Station and the power station is operating at its full installed capacity of 510 MW. It is noteworthy that successful test synchronization of Unit-3 with the national grid was done on July 15, 2026, after which successful test of the unit at full capacity (170 MW) was also completed on July 16, 2026. Speaking on the occasion, NHPC Chairman and Managing Director, Bhupendra Gupta said, "The resumption of commercial operation of all generating units of the Teesta-V Power Station, which was severely affected by the natural disaster of October 2023, is a shining example of NHPC's technical expertise, teamwork, dedication, and determination. Our engineers and staff worked tirelessly under challenging conditions to successfully restore the project. This achievement will not only strengthen the country's energy security but also further reinforce NHPC's commitment to clean, green, and reliable hydropower generation."