Detailed project reports of two hydro pumped storage plants approved in record time: Power ministry

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has approved the detailed project report of two hydro pumped storage plants in India, the 600 MW Upper Indravati in Odisha and the 2,000 MW Sharavathy in Karnataka. The CEA revised guidelines to simplify the process for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) of PSPs and their concurrence. The ministry said the government prioritizes the development of energy storage systems, particularly PSPs, to ensure energy security.