Self-identified Pumped Storage Projects of 2000 MW MOU signs by NHPC with GRIDCO
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Govt. of Odisha through GRIDCO Limited and NHPC Limited for “Development of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Renewable Energy in the State of Odisha”
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between NHPC Limited and Govt. of Odisha through GRIDCO Limited for the “Development of Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) and Renewable Energy in the State of Odisha” on 23rd June 2023. The MoU was signed in the presence of Shri Nikunja B. Dhal, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Energy, Govt. of Odisha cum Chairman, GRIDCO, and Shri Biswajit Basu, Director (Projects), NHPC Limited. The MoU was signed by Shri Rajat Gupta, Executive Director (SBD&C), NHPC, and Shri Trilochan Panda, Managing Director, GRIDCO Limited. Other senior officers from both organizations were also present during the occasion.
The MOU envisages setting up of Self-identified Pumped Storage Projects of at least 2000 MW and the Setting up of Renewable Energy Projects (Ground Mounted Solar Projects/Floating Solar Projects) of 1000 MW or above in the State