Somasila Pumped Storage Project is a 900MW hydro power project. It is planned on Pennar river/basin in Andhra Pradesh, India. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the announced stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2026 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2028. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh and Shirdi Sai Electricals. The project is currently owned by New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh with a stake of 100%.
Somasila Pumped Storage Project is a pumped storage project. The gross head and net head of the project will be 378m and 369.15m respectively. The project is expected to generate 1,971 GWh of electricity.
The hydro power project consists of 4 turbines, each with 225MW nameplate capacity.
The nameplate capacity of electric generator(s) to be installed at the project site is 98 MVA.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2026. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2028.
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About Shirdi Sai Electricals
Shirdi Sai Electricals Ltd is engaged in the design and manufacture of power and distribution transformers. Incorporated in 2006, the company is headquartered in India.
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