Odisha is emerging as a trailblazer in India’s transition to sustainable energy with the development of the Upper Indravati Hydro Pumped Storage Project (PSP), a massive 600 MW initiative approved by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
This project is part of a broader plan by the Ministry of Power to revolutionize energy storage solutions across the nation.
The Upper Indravati PSP, located in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, exemplifies the state’s commitment to renewable energy and efficient power storage. Pumped storage projects store surplus electricity by pumping water into elevated reservoirs during off-peak hours, and release it during peak demand to generate hydroelectric power. This approach ensures a reliable and consistent energy supply, meeting the challenges of grid instability caused by renewable energy variability.
Odisha’s focus on renewable energy aligns with CEA’s ambitious plans for 2025-26, which include approving at least 13 PSPs with a combined capacity of 22 GW nationwide. With the Upper Indravati PSP, the state contributes significantly to India’s goal of operationalizing approximately 50 GW of energy storage capacity by 2032.
Beyond energy storage, the PSP provides opportunities for local employment, boosts infrastructure development, and opens avenues for private-sector investment in sustainable energy projects. Odisha’s leadership in this energy revolution showcases the state as a key player in meeting India’s renewable energy targets.
With the Jalvi Store portal streamlining DPR submissions, projects like Upper Indravati are seeing accelerated appraisals. As Odisha embraces this new era of energy sustainability, it solidifies its role in driving the nation toward a greener future.
