GE Renewable Energy’s Hydro Solutions proclaimed it has completed important project milestones at the Tehri and Kundah pumped hydro storage projects.
At Tehri, 95 per cent of the deliveries have been finalized, and civil and electro-mechanical erection works are on in full swing. At Kundah, the first key milestone of hydraulic model testing has been accomplished. Both hydropower projects use GE’s hydro turbines and pumped storage technology for power generation.
The Tehri and Kundah sites are likely to contribute 1,000 MW and 500 MW electricity, respectively, to India’s national grid by the end of 2023.
“The noteworthy fact about these two projects is
that we have effectively promoted the upgrading of local hydropower manufacturing, supply chain and project management skills and mobilised resources from India to supply most of the equipment... Our Indian partners are making GE technology work for India,” stated Brian Selby, Regional General Manager, Asia, China and India at GE Renewable Energy Hydro Solutions.
“Both projects use the pumped hydro storage technology, which will ensure reliable power to the national grid in all seasons,” Selby further said.
The 4x125 MW Kundah fixed speed pumped hydro storage project was awarded to GE by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) in 2020. The hydraulic model test was accomplished successfully in February 2021.
The 4x250 MW Tehri PSP is a mammoth project with mutable speed technology. This consortium project was bestowed by Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited to GE Hydro France, GE Power India Limited and Hindustan Construction Company under the project leadership of GE Hydro France.
The engineer in charge of Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited, SS Panwar, stated, “The project is at the peak of its execution, where it is really important that the consortium works together with all stakeholders to complete the project and illuminate more than 250,000 homes.”
