India, Jan. 23 -- India aims to develop 100 GW of hydro pumped storage by 2047 to stabilise its renewable energy surge.

The strategy positions pumped storage as essential for managing peak demand and supporting the country's Net Zero transition.

Significant investments and public-private partnerships are anticipated under this ambition.

India plans to unlock 100 gigawatt (GW) of hydro pumped storage capacity over the next two decades as it races to stabilise a power system increasingly dominated by solar and wind, according to a roadmap prepared by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).

The strategy positions pumped storage as the backbone of grid-scale energy storage, critical for managing peak demand, ensuring round-the-clock powe...