Chhattisgarh Government Signs Agreement with NHPC for 1,800 MW Pumped Storage Projects.
MOUs and Agreement
The Government of Chhattisgarh, in collaboration with Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited (CSPGCL), has signed an agreement with NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited) for the development of two Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) with a total capacity of 1,800 Megawatt (MW). These projects aim to enhance renewable energy integration and ensure grid stability.
- The agreement covers the development of two major PSPs — an 800 MW project at Hasdeo Bango in Korba district with an estimated cost of ₹3,417 crore, and a 1,000 MW project in Kurund district, requiring an investment of around ₹6,000 crore.
- Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) is a proven large-scale energy storage technology that stores electricity in the form of potential energy of water at a higher elevation. The system pumps water from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir during off-peak hours when electricity demand is low and renewable energy availability is high.
- During peak electricity demand hours, the stored water is released from the upper reservoir to flow through turbines, converting the potential energy back into electricity, ensuring a steady power supply and grid reliability.
Main Point :- (i) NHPC Limited, a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power, is India’s largest hydropower development organization. The collaboration with CSPGCL is expected to strengthen the state’s position in renewable energy storage infrastructure.
(ii) The 800 MW Hasdeo Bango project will be a strategic addition to the Korba district’s power infrastructure, known for its coal-based generation, thereby balancing thermal and renewable power sources.
(iii) The 1,000 MW Kurund PSP will significantly contribute to Chhattisgarh’s renewable energy roadmap, enabling higher renewable penetration, efficient grid management, and reduced dependency on fossil fuels.
About National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited
Chairman & MD : Shri Raj Kumar Chaudhary
Headquarters: Faridabad
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