Under the contract, ANDRITZ will supply three state-of-the-art reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and associated electromechanical equipment. The scope includes design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of the complete units. Execution will leverage ANDRITZ’s advanced manufacturing capabilities in India, supported by its global engineering and project delivery network.

The Bhivpuri pumped storage plant will play a critical role in supporting Maharashtra’s accelerating renewable energy expansion while strengthening grid reliability. As renewable capacity from solar and wind continues to grow, large-scale energy storage solutions such as pumped storage are essential to ensure system flexibility and round-the-clock power availability.

Pumped storage plants act as grid stabilizers, balancing supply and demand in real time and enabling higher integration of variable renewable energy. Once operational, the Bhivpuri project will significantly enhance grid stability and contribute to reliable, clean energy supply across the region.

“Large-scale energy storage is essential for integrating growing shares of variable renewable power,” said Ravindra G, Regional Executive and Managing Director & CEO, ANDRITZ Hydropower India. “With advanced pumped storage technology, ANDRITZ is contributing to the development of resilient energy systems that support long-term decarbonization while ensuring reliable electricity supply.”

Tata Power, a leading private-sector energy player in India with operations spanning generation, transmission, and distribution, is strengthening its clean energy portfolio through strategic investments in storage infrastructure. 

Tata Power has established strong capabilities in pumped hydro storage as part of its strategy to enable firm and dispatchable renewable energy at scale. With decades of hydro expertise and a growing portfolio of pumped storage projects under development, the company is leveraging advanced engineering, digital monitoring, and integrated project execution capabilities to deliver large-scale, grid-balancing infrastructure. By combining renewable generation with storage solutions, Tata Power is strengthening grid reliability, enabling higher integration of solar and wind power, and supporting India’s transition toward a resilient, low-carbon energy system.

The Bhivpuri project represents the first major pumped storage contract awarded by Tata Power to ANDRITZ, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies.

Seven pumped storage projects in India underway

ANDRITZ is currently involved in the implementation of seven new pumped storage plants in India with a combined installed capacity of more than 11 GW, contributing significantly to the development of stable, low-carbon power infrastructure in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. Projects such as Bhivpuri reflect ANDRITZ’s strategic focus on technologies that enable the green transition and support sustainable energy systems worldwide.

[Source: Andritz.com: Newsroom, 17.03.2026]