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THDCIL commissions India’s first variable speed pumped storage unit

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THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has commenced commercial operation of the first unit (250 MW) of the 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in Uttarakhand. This marks India’s first variable speed PSP and the largest such project undertaken by a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE). The plant comprises four reversible pump turbine units of 250 MW each. Once all units are operational, the total installed capacity of the Tehri Hydro Complex will reach…

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Greenko invites EPC bids for three PSPs; NHPC tenders Dulhasti civil works

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Greenko Energies Private Limited (GEPL) has floated a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of three pumped storage projects (PSPs). The bids are split across three packages—civil, hydro-mechanical (H&M), and electro-mechanical (E&M) works. The last date for submission is June 20, 2025. The three PSPs are: Greenko GJ01 (1,600 MW) Located in Ukai village, Tapi district, Gujarat. Greenko MH01 (2,000 MW) Planned at Nayagaon village, Soegaon taluk, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. Greenko…

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REC PDCL incorporates SPV for pumped storage evacuation in Uttar Pradesh

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REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has incorporated a new special purpose vehicle (SPV) named Robertsganj Power Transmission Limited. The SPV will be responsible for the Transmission system for evacuation of power from Pumped Storage Projects in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. The incorporation took place on May 29, 2025. REC PDCL has been appointed as the bid process coordinator (BPC) for selecting a transmission service provider (TSP) for the project. The selection will be…

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NHPC to develop 2,000 MW pumped storage in Rajasthan

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NHPC Limited and Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop two pumped storage projects (PSPs) of 1,000 MW each in Rajasthan. The projects will be implemented through a joint venture (JV) between the two entities. This move strengthens NHPC’s presence in Rajasthan, where it recently began commercial operations of 107.14 MW of solar capacity. The project is part of the 1,000 MW Grid Connected Solar PV…

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EAC recommends ToR for four pumped storage projects

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The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended grant of Terms of Reference (ToR) for four pumped storage projects (PSPs) in its recent meeting. The Kotpalli Pumped Storage Project will be developed by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) with a capacity of 1,800 MW. The project will be located in Shankargarh sub-district, Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, at an estimated cost of Rs 95 billion. SJVN…

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CEA clears Upper Indravati pumped storage project in Odisha

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The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has granted final approval for the Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project in Odisha. The 600 MW (4×150 MW) project will be developed by Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (OHPC) at Mukhiguda village in Kalahandi district. The project involves an estimated investment of Rs 31.6 billion and aims to strengthen grid stability and provide peak power support through energy storage. OHPC is also preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) for two additional…

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Avaada to build 3,650 MW pumped hydro projects in Maharashtra

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Avaada Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Water Resources Department of Maharashtra to develop two pumped storage hydro projects (PSHPs) with a combined capacity of 3,650 MW. The projects include the 2,400 MW Pawana Falyan pumped storage project and the 1,200 MW Sirsala project. Together, they are expected to attract investment worth Rs 151 billion and create over 3,800 direct jobs in the region. These pumped storage projects will support Maharashtra’s…

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THDC synchronises first unit of Tehri PSP in pump condenser mode

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THDC India Limited has synchronised the first 250 MW unit of its 1,000 MW pumped storage project (PSP) at Tehri, Uttarakhand, in pump condenser mode. In pump condenser mode, the turbine acts both as a generator and a condenser. It helps generate electricity and also regulates grid stability by absorbing excess energy without producing power, enhancing operational flexibility. The Tehri PSP consists of four reversible pump turbine units of 250 MW each. Once all units…

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Adani Green submits bid for closed loop pumped storage project in Tamil Nadu

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Adani Saur Urja (KA) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Limited, has submitted a bid to develop an Off-River Closed Loop Pumped Storage Project (PSP) at a self-identified site in Tamil Nadu.  Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) invited proposals for such projects in January 2025. The bid falls under the Project Proponent Mode. Developers are required to choose a site not located on a river and not owned by the…

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TNIDB invites bids for consultant services on 1,800 MW Aliyar pumped storage project

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The Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB) has issued a Request for Proposal (RfP) for selecting a technical consultant for the 1,800 MW Aliyar Coimbatore Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project. The notice was released on April 4, 2025. The last date for bid submission is April 23, 2025. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting surveys, preparing technical reports and drawings, and supporting the bid process. These tasks are part of the project preparation…