Adani Green will develop a 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in Andhra Pradesh.

The State Government has issued an order allocating the 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in YSR Kadapa district to Adani Hydro Energy Eleven Ltd. (AHE11L), further strengthening the State’s position as India’s emerging clean energy and energy storage hub.

The project, to be developed by the Adani Group under the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, is expected to become one of the largest pumped storage projects in the country and a key pillar of Andhra Pradesh’s next-generation power infrastructure strategy.

The approval was accorded following clearance by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

The Gandikota-2 PSP will be developed at the Lord Balaji Donthi Kona PSP Park in YSR Kadapa district. It is scheduled to be completed within 72 months.

The project is expected to significantly strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s renewable energy balancing and storage capabilities while supporting the State’s rapidly growing ecosystem of green hydrogen, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and AI-driven data centres.

Globally, pumped storage projects are increasingly viewed as the backbone of renewable-heavy power systems, enabling stable, round-the-clock clean energy by storing surplus solar and wind power during off-peak hours and releasing it during peak demand periods.

India is witnessing rapid expansion in pumped storage capacity as the country accelerates its transition toward large-scale renewable energy integration.

According to Government of India data, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as one of the leading destinations for pumped storage development with a significant pipeline of projects under implementation, according to a release.

Published on May 20, 2026