Andritz has received an order from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to equip the new 1800MW Gandikota pumped storage hydropower plant in India.
Andritz will supply reversible pump turbines, motor-generators and related electromechanical equipment for the project, located in the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.
India is significantly expanding its pumped storage capacity to balance the increase of variable renewable energy from solar and wind in its energy mix.
AGEL’s Gandikota plant is expected to make a major contribution to this expansion.
This is the third contract awarded to Andritz by AGEL, following the order for the 500MW Chitravathi project in 2023 and the 1.5GW Tarali project earlier this year.
The order value is in the low three-digit million-euro range.
Andritz’s scope for Gandikota includes the design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning of the pumped storage units along with all associated auxiliaries.
The project will be executed using Andritz’s manufacturing facilities in India, supported by its global network.
Picture: The signing of the agreement between Andritz and AGEL