Overview of Pumped Storage Hydropower Plants in India

Pumped storage hydropower plants are the most reliable and extensively used alternative for large-scale energy storage globally. Pumped storage technology can be used to address the wide range of difficulties in the power industries, including permitting thermal power plants to run at peak efficiency, energy balancing, giving operational flexibility and stability to the power grid, and much needed assistance for intermittent solar and wind generation. Considering the intermittent nature of renewable energy, pumped storage facilities are becoming increasingly important as a means of storing the energy, which may otherwise threaten the stability and security of the power grid. An overview of the pumped storage hydropower plants market in India is presented here, along with a discussion on the necessity to expand it across the country in order to better incorporate renewable energy sources.