Hydroelectricity
The Sharavathi Hydroelectric project was started to tap the electricity generating potential of the river. There are three power generating stations in this project viz.
- The Sharavathi Generating Station with 10 Units and an installed capacity of 1035 MW
- The Linganamakki Dam Powerhouse with 2 units and an installed capacity of 55 MW
- The Gerusoppa Dam Project with 4 units totalling to 240 MW.
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