Batteries overtake pumped hydro in Australia’s National Electricity Market
Grid-scale battery storage systems have surpassed the charging capacity of pumped hydro in Australia’s national grid, following the recent completion of two new battery projects, totaling 150 MW.
Romania resumes development of 1 GW pumped hydropower project
Romania is resuming the development of the Tarniţa Lăpuşteşti pumped hydro storage project, with a planned capacity of 500 MW to 1 GW. It will be the first installation of its kind in the country.
Power minister hints at another PLI scheme for grid-scale battery storage
The minister also underlined the need for diversification of supply chains by using alternative battery technologies such as sodium-ion.
SJVN to build 5 GW of renewable energy projects in Maharashtra
The state-owned hydropower producer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. (MAHAGENCO) to develop 5 GW of renewable energy projects across hydro, pumped storage, wind, solar, hybrid, and green hydrogen technologies in Maharashtra.
Govt puts pumped storage on fast track
The Central Electricity Authority recently approved a 1.35 GW pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh in a record time of 70 days.
NLC, WAPCOS sign MoU on pumped storage
State-owned thermal energy giant NLC has signed an agreement with WAPCOS Ltd, a public-sector engineering consultancy services provider, to carry out collaborative technical services and advisories for developing pumped storage projects in India.
Karnataka tenders 1 GW pumped storage project
The pumped hydro storage plant, connected to the intra-state transmission system, is to be developed on a build-own-operate basis. Bidding closes on March 12.
THDC, RRECL form JV to build 10 GW of renewable energy projects in Rajasthan
State-run hydropower producer THDC has formed a 74:26 joint venture with Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corp. Ltd to develop 10 GW of renewable energy projects in Rajasthan. The JV partners also plan floating solar and pumped hydro storage projects in the state.
Larsen & Toubro secures pumped storage project from Greenko
The Indian multinational EPC provider has secured the civil and hydromechanical works for a 10 GWh pumped storage project from renewables developer Greenko. The project is coming up in Madhya Pradesh.
Serentica Renewables signs 1.5 GWh storage deal with Greenko
Serentica Renewables will source 1.5 GWh of pumped-hydro storage capacity from Greenko’s upcoming projects in Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to provide firm power to its industrial off-takers.
