SJVN plans to develop floating solar plant, pumped storage projects in Maharashtra
Hydropower firm SJVN has signed pacts with the Maharashtra government. The pacts are for developing pumped storage and floating solar projects in the state with an investment of Rs 48,000 crore. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Department of Water Resources for the development of five pumped storage projects (PSPs) with a total capacity of 8100 MW.
As per the firm 8100 MW PSPs include 800 MW Kolmondapada, 1500 MW Sidgarh, 2000 MW Chornai, 1800 MW Baitarni, and 2000 MW Jalvara. The pact for the 505 MW floating solar project at Lower Wardha Dam was signed with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO), The project will be developed in two phases, the first phase being 100 MW.
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