The Ministry of Power held a meeting of its Parliamentary Consultative Committee in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, to review India’s plans for pumped storage projects. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal led the discussion and highlighted the role of PSPs in storing surplus renewable energy and maintaining grid stability during evening and night hours. The Minister…
A new framework to accelerate pumped storage hydropower has received support from more than 55 governments and international organisations. The move aims to strengthen clean energy systems globally. The Global Alliance for Pumped Storage (GAPS), which was created at COP29 in Baku, confirmed the adoption of its governing Principles at the International Forum on Pumped…
ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) to provide equipment for the 1,800 MW Gandikota pumped storage plant (PSP) in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. The company will deliver reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and related electromechanical systems. This marks the third order AGEL has given ANDRITZ, following the 500 MW…
The Ministry of Power has issued an office memorandum outlining the appraisal process for Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of hydro and pumped storage projects that do not require concurrence from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The memorandum clarifies that DPRs submitted to the CEA before the exemption took effect may still be reviewed if requested…
A 2,000 MW pumped hydroelectric project proposed by Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) has secured in-principle wildlife clearance, despite facing sustained resistance from local communities and ecologists. The Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project is located between the Talakalale and Gerusoppa reservoirs in Karnataka’s Western Ghats. The project area overlaps with the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary…
The Andhra Pradesh government has cancelled two pumped storage power (PSP) projects allotted to Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in Parvathipuram Manyam district. The decision follows AGEL’s request, which cited border disputes with Odisha as a major obstacle to project development. The cancelled projects are the 1,200 MW Kurukutti and 1,000 MW Karrivalasa PSPs. AGEL…
The Government of Maharashtra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shree Tatyasaheb Kore Warana Sahakari Navashakti Nirman Sanstha Limited (STKWNSL) to develop a 240 MW pumped storage project at Tillari Dam in Sindhudurg district. The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 10.08 billion. The agreement was signed on July…
THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has initiated the commercial operation date (COD) process for the second unit of its Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in Uttarakhand. The 250 MW unit is part of the 1,000 MW Tehri PSP project. The milestone was virtually inaugurated by Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power. The Tehri PSP is…
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reviewed several hydroelectric and pumped storage projects in its latest 32nd meeting. The committee examined proposals related to environmental clearance, forest diversion, amendments, and Terms of Reference (ToR). Bhavali Pumped Storage Project (1500 MW), Maharashtra JSW Energy PSP Two Limited…
THDC India Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and a power purchase agreement with the Government of Gujarat and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL). The deal covers the supply of 184.08 MW of clean power from the Tehri pumped storage project (PSP) in Uttarakhand. The agreement aims to support Gujarat’s peak electricity…