Guj to get 184 MW from Tehri hydro power project
An official statement said the MoU reflects the state govt's commitment towards the renewable energy sector and represents a significant step towards establishing energy security, clean and pollution-free energy for the future.
"As part of this commitment, the above partnership reflects Gujarat's focus on delivering 24×7 reliable and affordable power while supporting the grid. The Pumped Storage Project (PSP) plays a pivotal role in this transition by enabling large-scale energy storage," the statement said.
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During periods of excess solar power generation, typically in the daytime, the PSP utilises surplus electricity to pump water from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir. When power demand rises, the stored water is released back to the lower reservoir through turbines, generating electricity.
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