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Can pumped storage power plants help India achieve net-zero emissions?

India aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, with an interim target of 50% renewable energy by 2030. As pumped storage power plants could be a key technology for India's renewable energy future, the Ministry of Power, Government of India has issued guidelines for their introduction in 2023.

What is pumped storage hydropower in India?

New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute. Pumped Storage Hydropower is a mature and proven technology and operational experience is also available in the country. CEA has estimated the on-river pumped storage hydro potential in India to be about 103 GW.

How many pumped hydro storage projects are there in India?

According to government data, India has eight pumped hydro storage projects of around 4.7 gigawatts. However, these are not actively operated in the pumped storage mode. Four other projects of 2.8 gigawatts capacity are under construction while 26 others with 26.6 gigawatts capacity have been allocated to states.

Are pumped storage hydro plants a cost-efective option for grid storage in India?

As PSPs are a cost-efective option for grid storage in India, storage may be developed through PSPs. This Report traces the growth and status of pumped storage hydro plants in the world and India. Abandoned mine shafts in some of the countries fulfil the requirement of second reservoir for these plants.

Why is energy storage important in India?

With the paradigm shift in India's energy scenario towards large amounts of renewable energy such as solar and wind, the need for energy storage has come to the fore. With increasing renewable energy capacity additions in India to meet the target of 500 GW by 2030, grid reliability and stability is of paramount importance.

What is the market potential for energy storage systems in India?

(1) The Indian Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), in 2013, estimated that by 2020, the market potential in India for energy storage systems in renewable energy applications alone would be in the vicinity of 6000 MW.