
Hydropower in India




Gaining Momentum: PSP development plans and segment outlook
The pumped storage segment has witnessed significant uptake in recent months, with the announcement of massive GW-scale projects by large developers. This growth spurt can be largely attributed to the increasing renewable penetration in the […]

Harnessing Hydro: India’s path to a sustainable future
The need to increase the share of hydro power in the country’s energy mix is being driven by the ambitious climate targets set by the government. Apart from being classified as a renewable and clean […]



Mature Technology: Digitalisation and efficient asset maintenance in hydropower plants
With 46,723 MW of installations as of May 2022, India’s hydropower segment is a significant contributor to the country’s energy mix. The total hydropower capacity has increased by roughly 5 per cent when compared to […]

Untapped Potential: Focus on reviving the hydropower industry in India
Hydropower is one of the oldest energy generating technologies that is still in use. The oldest hydroelectric plant (HEP) in the Indian subcontinent, with a capacity of 130 kW, is situated in Darjeeling district of […]