By OUR STAFF REPORTER
Rishikesh, 20 Nov: THDC India Limited, a premier Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) has achieved a historic milestone with the successful synchronization of the first unit (250 MW) of India’s first Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) to the National Grid. The synchronisation took place on 19 November marking a significant leap in India’s renewable energy infrastructure development.
Present on the occasion was RK Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director, THDC India Limited. Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, (Power), GoI, and Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC, were also present through video conferencing.
Pankaj Agarwal congratulated the PSP team for its tireless dedication and commended THDC for achieving this significant milestone.
Vishnoi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Team PSP, underscoring the critical role this milestone plays in enhancing the National Grid’s capacity. He highlighted that this is a pivotal step in the commissioning of India’s largest pumped storage plant developed by any CPSE, bringing India’s largest Hydro Power Complex, the Tehri Hydro Power Complex closer to full operationalisation with a total installed capacity of 2,400 MW.
Vishnoi remarked, “This achievement is a testament to our commitment to strengthening India’s renewable energy infrastructure. It positions the Tehri Hydro Power Complex as a key contributor to the nation’s transition towards a sustainable and resilient energy future.”
Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC, also applauded the entire PSP team for this remarkable milestone. He said it would set a valuable precedent, paving the way for other PSUs to venture into Pumped Storage Projects which are crucial for enhancing grid stability and meeting the growing demand for Renewable Energy Integration.
Shallinder Singh, Director (Personnel), expressed his heartfelt congratulations towards achieving this key milestone and emphasized that this achievement is a crucial step in expanding THDCIL’s footprint in the PSP.
Bhupender Gupta, Director (Technical), on this occasion, emphasised the technical challenges overcome during the synchronisation process. Sipan Kumar Garg, Director (Finance), highlighted the strategic financial planning and investment that have supported the development of the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant. He described it also as a significant financial accomplishment. LP Joshi, Executive Director (Tehri Complex), lauded the unwavering commitment of the Tehri PSP team, consortium partners (M/s GEPIL and M/s HCC), and other stakeholders.
Anoop Gairola CGM (Civil-PSP), Dr AN Tripathy, GM (HR-Admin, CC), and other senior officials from THDCIL, consortium partners, and THDCIL’s consultant M/s Tractebel were also present on the occasion.
