ANDRITZ Secures Major Contract to Equip India’s Largest Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility

Contract signing for the Saidongar-1 Karjat pumped storage project

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract to supply equipment for India’s largest pumped storage plant, the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat project in Maharashtra, developed by Torrent Power. The project includes the delivery of ten pump turbines and related systems, with full engineering and installation responsibilities handled by ANDRITZ. Once operational, the plant will generate over 6,000 GWh annually and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 4.55 million tonnes per year. The initiative supports India’s growing renewable energy sector by providing grid stability and reliable power supply, while reinforcing ANDRITZ’s strong position in the country’s hydropower market.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 14-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ has secured a major contract to supply key technologies for India’s largest pumped storage hydropower facility, further strengthening its position in the country’s renewable energy sector. The project, commissioned by Torrent Power through its subsidiary Torrent Energy Storage Solutions, involves equipping the Saidongar-1 Karjat pumped storage plant in Maharashtra with advanced electromechanical systems.

The order, valued in the low three-digit million euro range, will contribute to ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. The company’s responsibilities include the full lifecycle delivery of the equipment, covering design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of ten reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and associated systems. The project will be executed using ANDRITZ’s manufacturing capabilities in India, supported by its global engineering network.

With a planned capacity of 3,000 megawatts, Saidongar-1 Karjat is set to become the largest pumped storage plant in India. The facility is expected to play a central role in stabilizing the country’s power grid as renewable energy sources such as solar and wind continue to expand. Once operational, the plant will generate approximately 6,241 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually, supporting both economic development and energy reliability.

The environmental impact of the project is significant, with projected carbon dioxide emissions reductions of around 4.55 million tonnes per year. This reduction is comparable to removing approximately one million cars from the road, highlighting the plant’s contribution to India’s decarbonisation efforts.

Torrent Power emphasized the strategic importance of the development, noting that the project represents a major step in advancing round-the-clock renewable energy supply in India. By combining pumped storage technology with renewable generation, the facility will enhance energy availability and support long-term sustainability goals.

The contract further reinforces ANDRITZ’s expertise in pumped storage solutions, a technology increasingly recognized as essential for balancing variable renewable energy and ensuring grid stability. The company is currently involved in the development of seven pumped storage projects across India, reflecting its growing footprint in the region.

Through this collaboration, ANDRITZ and Torrent Power are strengthening their partnership by integrating engineering expertise with operational capabilities. The Saidongar-1 Karjat project exemplifies a forward-looking approach to energy infrastructure, where large-scale storage solutions are deployed to complement renewable energy expansion and ensure consistent, cost-effective power supply.

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

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