India Commissions First 250-MW Pumped Storage Unit in Pump Condenser Mode

NEW DELHI--May 16, 2025--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--State-owned THDC India Limited, a subsidiary of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, has announced the synchronization of the first 250-megawatt (MW) unit of its Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) in pump condenser mode, a significant milestone for India's power sector. Located in Tehri, Uttarakhand, this development marks India's first variable-speed pumped storage facility and one of only three in Asia.