Hydropower is back in the spotlight – and India is aiming to lead the charge.

With bold plans to add 51GW of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) by 2032, the country is fast emerging as a global front-runner in large-scale clean energy storage.

The 2025 World Hydropower Outlook, released today by the International Hydropower Association (IHA), reveals just how quickly momentum is building.

As of early 2025, more than 44.5GW of PSH capacity is in development across India. The Central Electricity Authority approved six major projects totalling 7.5GW this financial year and plans to greenlight at least 13 more by 2026 – unlocking a further 22GW.

Private giants Greenko, Adani Green and JSW Energy are expected to deliver almost two-thirds of the target.

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