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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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THDC and REC sign MoUs for PSPs in Chhattisgarh and Kerala

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India’s push for pumped storage projects (PSPs) gained momentum with two key agreements signed on March 11, 2025. THDC India Limited partnered with the Government of Chhattisgarh and Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL) to develop the Dangari Pumped Storage Project. Meanwhile, REC Limited committed significant funding for similar projects in Kerala. The Dangari PSP, to be implemented by CSPGCL, will have a capacity of 1,400 MW and will be located in Dangari village,…

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THDC invites bids to prepare DPR for 1,500 MW Varahi PSP

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THDC Limited has invited bids for hiring a consultant to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the Varahi Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Karnataka. The bidding process began on February 6, 2025, with the last date for submission set for February 24, 2025. The Government of Karnataka has allotted the project to Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which has completed preliminary studies and prepared a pre-feasibility report (PFR).  Located in Shivamogga and Udupi districts,…

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Arunachal Pradesh begins pre-feasibility tests for Upper Siang project

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The Government of Arunachal Pradesh has deployed drilling machines in Parong to conduct pre-feasibility testing for the Upper Siang Hydro Electric Project. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO), NHPC Limited, and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) will execute the 11,200 MW project in Parong, Siang district, through a joint venture (JV). THDC invites DPR bids for hydro projects in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh In related hydroelectric developments, THDC India Limited has invited bids for…