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ANDRITZ secures major order from Tata Power for 1,000 MW Bhivpuri Pumped Storage Project in India

2026/03/17

ANDRITZ has received a significant order from Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, to supply the pumped storage units for the upcoming 1,000 MW Bhivpuri pumped storage plant in the state of Maharashtra.

The order value is in the low three-digit million euro range and will be included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026.

Under the contract, ANDRITZ will supply three state-of-the-art reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and associated electromechanical equipment. The scope includes design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of the complete units. Execution will leverage ANDRITZ’s advanced manufacturing capabilities in India, supported by its global engineering and project delivery network.

The Bhivpuri pumped storage plant will play a critical role in supporting Maharashtra’s accelerating renewable energy expansion while strengthening grid reliability. As renewable capacity from solar and wind continues to grow, large-scale energy storage solutions such as pumped storage are essential to ensure system flexibility and round-the-clock power availability.

Pumped storage plants act as grid stabilizers, balancing supply and demand in real time and enabling higher integration of variable renewable energy. Once operational, the Bhivpuri project will significantly enhance grid stability and contribute to reliable, clean energy supply across the region.

“Large-scale energy storage is essential for integrating growing shares of variable renewable power,” said Ravindra G, Regional Executive and Managing Director & CEO, ANDRITZ Hydropower India. “With advanced pumped storage technology, ANDRITZ is contributing to the development of resilient energy systems that support long-term decarbonization while ensuring reliable electricity supply.”

Tata Power, a leading private-sector energy player in India with operations spanning generation, transmission, and distribution, is strengthening its clean energy portfolio through strategic investments in storage infrastructure. 

Tata Power has established strong capabilities in pumped hydro storage as part of its strategy to enable firm and dispatchable renewable energy at scale. With decades of hydro expertise and a growing portfolio of pumped storage projects under development, the company is leveraging advanced engineering, digital monitoring, and integrated project execution capabilities to deliver large-scale, grid-balancing infrastructure. By combining renewable generation with storage solutions, Tata Power is strengthening grid reliability, enabling higher integration of solar and wind power, and supporting India’s transition toward a resilient, low-carbon energy system.

The Bhivpuri project represents the first major pumped storage contract awarded by Tata Power to ANDRITZ, marking a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies.

Seven pumped storage projects in India underway

ANDRITZ is currently involved in the implementation of seven new pumped storage plants in India with a combined installed capacity of more than 11 GW, contributing significantly to the development of stable, low-carbon power infrastructure in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets. Projects such as Bhivpuri reflect ANDRITZ’s strategic focus on technologies that enable the green transition and support sustainable energy systems worldwide.

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Contract signing between Tata Power and ANDRITZ Hydropower

Contract signing between Tata Power and ANDRITZ Hydropower

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

ANDRITZ HYDROPOWER
ANDRITZ Hydropower is one of the world's leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower stations in the dynamically growing global renewable energy market. Based on 185 years of experience and a global installed capacity of 492 gigawatts, we offer innovative solutions for new and existing hydropower stations, from small hydropower to large-scale plants. 

State-of-the-art digital solutions, comprehensive services for the operation and maintenance of entire hydropower plants, synchronous condenser systems for grid stability and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.