Mumbai: Tata PowerThe long-awaited 1,800 MW pumped hydro The power plant at Shirawata in Pune district and another 1,000 MW PSP at Bhivpuri in Raigad district have received necessary approvals and permissions, a senior official said.
Although bivpuri project Tata Power has received approval from the Central Electricity Authority and plans to start work this month and make it operational within 44 months, i.e. 2028.
work about Baidu project Construction is planned to start in mid-2025 and be put into use in 2029. These projects will be operational by 2028-29 and Tata Power will provide hybrid power to consumers 24×7 clean power supply.
“These projects require an investment of around Rs 13,000 crore and are strategically located in Pune’s Shirawata (1,800 MW) and Raigad’s Bhivpuri (1,000 MW) areas,” the official said.
He added that the partnership aims to advance the state’s ambitious goal of becoming a US$1 trillion economy by 2028, while creating jobs for more than 6,000 people.
During periods of excess energy, water will be pumped from lower reservoirs to higher reservoirs, and during periods of peak demand, the stored water will drive turbines to generate electricity. This mechanism will greatly enhance energy security.
Pumped hydro energy storage is a proven energy storage technology used globally to maintain Grid stability and promote Renewable energy integration. Excess electricity, especially during off-peak hours when demand is minimal, is used to pump water from lower-elevation reservoirs to higher-elevation reservoirs, using cost-effective, low-demand electricity to run the pumps.
During peak periods of electricity consumption, especially in summer, the water stored in the upper reservoir will be released from high altitudes through turbines, converting gravitational potential energy into electrical energy, which is green energy.
An official added: “The system provides a reliable and adaptable way to balance supply and demand, ensure grid stability and support the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources.”
