Advancing renewable energy: ANDRITZ to equip India’s largest pumped storage plant

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.

Significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions

With a capacity of 3,000 MW, Saidongar-1 Karjat, located in the state of Maharashtra, will be India’s largest pumped storage plant. Once operational, it will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 4.55 million tons per year, roughly equivalent to taking around 1 million cars off the road annually. With an annual energy production of 6,241 GWh, it will play an essential role in India’s energy planning and economic growth.

ANDRITZ’s scope for the Saidongar-1 Karjat project comprises the design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning of ten reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and related electromechanical equipment. The project will be executed leveraging ANDRITZ’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India, supported by the company’s global network.

M/s Torrent Energy Storage Solutions Private Limited, a subsidiary of Torrent Power Limited, stated: “The Saidongar-1 Karjat pumped storage project marks a significant step in Torrent Power’s commitment to driving India’s clean energy transition. As the country’s largest pumped storage plant, it will be key to enabling round-the-clock renewable power. With ANDRITZ as our technology partner, we are confident in delivering a world-class facility that supports India’s energy security and sustainability goals.” 

Contributing to seven pumped storage projects in India

This important order underlines ANDRITZ’s strong position in the Indian hydropower market and its expertise in delivering pumped storage solutions, which play a crucial role in ensuring grid stability and supporting the integration of variable renewable energy. ANDRITZ is currently involved in the implementation of seven new pumped storage plants in India.

Torrent Power, one of India’s largest integrated power utilities, has established itself as a leading private player with a strong presence across the entire power value chain – generation, transmission, and distribution. Through this project, ANDRITZ and Torrent Power are deepening their strategic collaboration by combining ANDRITZ’s engineering and execution expertise with Torrent’s proven capability to deliver reliable and efficient power. This initiative represents a future-ready approach to energy infrastructure, where state-of-the-art pumped storage plant assets are designed to complement India’s rapidly expanding renewable energy base. By enhancing baseload capacity, the project will deliver cost-effective, affordable, and dependable power, reinforcing the nation’s long-term energy security. This is the first order the company has placed with ANDRITZ.

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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.
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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, and turbo generators for the thermal industry complete the portfolio.