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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…

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Karnataka to set up transmission system for 2,000 MW Sharavathi pumped storage project

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The Government of Karnataka has issued an order to establish the transmission system for evacuating power from the 2,000 MW Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydel Project. REC Power Distribution Company Limited (REC PDCL) has been appointed as the bid process coordinator. The project will follow a tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) process. REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) will oversee the bidding. The project is planned alongside a 2,000 MW solar park in Tumakuru district. Both…

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NHPC to invest Rs 840 billion in 20 GW pumped storage project

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NHPC Ltd, a state-owned hydropower company, has announced a major investment of Rs 840 billion to develop 20 GW of pumped storage capacity.  This project is part of a larger capital expenditure plan estimated at Rs 12,000 billion, with most investments to be made through joint ventures (JVs). Currently, NHPC has an installed capacity of 7.1 GW from renewable sources across 25 power stations, including 1.5 GW from subsidiaries. The company also plans to allocate…

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SJVN and Bihar to develop 1,000 MW pumped storage project

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SJVN Limited and the Government of Bihar (GoB) signed an MoU on December 31, 2024, to develop the 1,000 MW Hathidah-Durgawati Pumped Storage Project and other similar projects in Bihar.  The 1,000 MW (4×250 MW) Hathidah-Durgawati project will be built on the Durgawati River in Kaimur, Bihar, at an estimated cost of Rs 56,630 million.

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EAC recommends ToR for Sikaser pumped storage hydro project

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The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended the granting of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 1,200 MW Sikaser Open Loop Pumped Storage Hydro-electric Project in Chhattisgarh in its latest meeting. The project is being developed by Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) near Sikaser village in Gariyaband district. The Rs Rs 5,118.03 billion project spans 160 hectares and leverages the head difference between…

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Spain to build largest pumped storage hydro power plant in Europe

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Spain is set to become a leader in renewable energy with the construction of the continent’s largest pumped storage power plant.  Managed by Iberdrola, the Conso II project will be located in Ourense, Galicia, and will involve an investment of over 1.5 billion euros. The Conso II facility will feature an innovative design that connects two reservoirs using the region’s natural slope, allowing for efficient electricity generation.  With a capacity of 1,800 MW and the…

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DMR Hydroengineering & Fitchner GmbH JV empanelled as consultant for THDCIL’s pumped storage projects

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DMR Hydroengineering & Infrastructures Limited, in partnership with Fitchner GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, has been empanelled by THDC India Limited (THDCIL) as a consultant for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for THDCIL’s upcoming pumped storage projects across various states in India. This empanelment was confirmed through a letter dated December 4, 2024.