ANDRITZ has secured a contract from Tata Power for the supply of key electromechanical equipment for the Bhivpuri pumped storage project in Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the companies’ collaboration.
Under the agreement, ANDRITZ will supply three reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and associated electromechanical systems. The scope of work includes design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of the units. The project execution will leverage ANDRITZ’s manufacturing capabilities in India, supported by its global engineering and project delivery network.
The Bhivpuri pumped storage plant is expected to play a crucial role in supporting Maharashtra’s growing renewable energy capacity while enhancing grid stability. With increasing integration of solar and wind power, large-scale energy storage solutions such as pumped storage are becoming essential for maintaining system flexibility and ensuring round-the-clock electricity supply.
Pumped storage facilities function as grid stabilizers by balancing supply and demand in real time, thereby enabling higher penetration of variable renewable energy. Once operational, the Bhivpuri project is expected to significantly improve grid reliability and support clean energy delivery across the region.
According to Ravindra G, the project underscores the importance of large-scale energy storage in integrating renewable energy and building resilient power systems that support long-term decarbonization.
Tata Power, a leading private-sector energy company in India with operations across generation, transmission, and distribution, is expanding its clean energy portfolio through strategic investments in storage infrastructure. The company has been strengthening its pumped hydro storage capabilities to enable firm and dispatchable renewable energy at scale.
The Bhivpuri project represents the first major pumped storage contract awarded by Tata Power to ANDRITZ, highlighting a deepening partnership between the two companies.
ANDRITZ is currently involved in the development of seven pumped storage projects across India, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 11 GW, reinforcing its role in advancing stable and low-carbon energy infrastructure in the country.
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