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L&T secures civil works contract for 1,500 MW Bhavali pumped storage project
By June 13, 2025July 16, 2025

Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has won a contract from JSW Energy Limited (JSWEL) for civil works of the 1,500 MW Bhavali Pumped Storage Project. The contract was awarded on June 9, 2025. The scope includes full civil execution—construction of approach roads, upper and lower reservoirs, water conductor system (WCS), pressure tunnels, and an underground powerhouse. The Bhavali plant is designed for 8 hours of daily peaking and 9.25 hours of daily pumping. It will…

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THDCIL commissions India’s first variable speed pumped storage unit
By June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

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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REC PDCL incorporates SPV for pumped storage evacuation in Uttar Pradesh
By June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

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
By May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

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
By May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

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
By May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

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
By May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

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
By April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

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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Karnataka to set up transmission system for 2,000 MW Sharavathi pumped storage project
By April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

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
By February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

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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