At the 23rd edition of the Hydro Power in India conference organised by Renewable Watch and Power Line, Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA), spoke about the renewed momentum in hydropower and pumped storage […]
By Nidhi Dua Gujarat has been an early adopter of renewable energy in India. The state’s renewable energy journey began with a strong emphasis on wind power. It introduced its first wind policy as early […]
By Sakshi Bansal Pumped storage projects (PSPs) have long been the traditional solution for large-scale energy storage. PSPs offer many advantages, including long discharge durations of 6-10 hours or more, high round-trip efficiency of 75-80 […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a request for selection (RfS) for the development of 1,000 MW/8,000 MWh of pumped-storage projects (PSPs) under the PSP-I programme for on-demand use. These projects will […]
The Gujarat government has notified the Integrated Renewable Energy Policy 2025 for further encouraging the development of renewable energy generation projects in the state. The policy will remain in force until December 2030 or until […]
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has inked a MoU with Green Energy Development Corporation of Odisha (GEDCOL), Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC), and Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA). The MoU focuses on […]
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) plans to invest Rs 150 billion for the installation of two pumped storage projects (PSPs) in Assam. The projects will have a combined capacity of 2,700 MW. Furthermore, AGEL has […]
By Sakshi Bansal India’s renewable energy sector is evolving beyond the well-established solar and wind segments, with increasing momentum across emerging clean technologies such as hybrids, energy storage systems (ESSs) such as battery energy storage […]
The Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL), on behalf of Madhya Pradesh distribution companies and Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), has issued a tender to procure 500 MW of energy storage capacity from […]
REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has invited bids to develop an interstate transmission system for evacuating power from pumped storage projects (PSPs) located in Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. The project will be executed […]
By Sakshi Bansal As India accelerates its transition to renewable energy, hydro and pumped storage projects (PSPs) have emerged as a reliable solution to address grid stability challenges and help in peak load management. With […]
Hydropower and pumped storage projects (PSPs) have become critical to India’s transition to sustainable energy, playing a critical role in ensuring energy security and balancing the variability of other renewable sources such as solar and […]
NTPC Limited and EDF India Private Limited have signed a non-binding term sheet to collaborate on the development of pumped storage projects (PSPs) and hydro projects integrated with other renewable energy initiatives. Additionally, the partnership […]
The Ministry of Power has issued tariff-based competitive bidding guidelines for procuring stored energy from existing, under-construction, or new Pumped Storage Projects (PSP). As per the National Electricity Plan 2023, India will require 74 GW/411 […]
NTPC Limited has floated a tender for the preparation of a detailed project report for an 800 MW pumped storage project (PSP) in Amba, Maharashtra. The last date for submission of bids is November 16, […]
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) has secured a 2,000 MW pumped storage power project on the Sharavathi river in Karnataka, involving an investment of Rs 80 billion. The Sharavathi river serves as a crucial […]
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 […]
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