GE Vernova Secures 1.35 GW Pumped Storage Deal for Andhra Pradesh Upper Sileru Project

GE Vernova on Monday announced that it has secured a major contract from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) to supply nine pumped-storage hydroelectric units of 150 megawatts (MW) each , totaling 1.35 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity.

The equipment will be deployed at MEIL’s upcoming Upper Sileru pumped-storage hydropower project in Andhra Pradesh , located in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district in the agency region of the state. The project is expected to be completed by 2030 .

Once operational, the Upper Sileru facility is set to become one of the largest pumped-storage hydropower projects in India , significantly strengthening the country’s renewable energy balancing infrastructure.

Under the contract, GE Vernova will provide a comprehensive scope of work including design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, transportation, installation supervision, commissioning support, and control and governing systems for the nine units.

Frederic Ribieras , CEO of Hydro Power at GE Vernova, said pumped-storage projects are essential for supporting a stable and flexible power grid , especially as India scales up renewable energy capacity. He noted that such systems play a key role in balancing variable renewable generation and ensuring long-term grid reliability .

The project further deepens GE Vernova’s partnership with MEIL. The company is already supplying four 125 MW fixed-speed pumped-storage units for MEIL’s Kundah hydropower project .

MEIL, headquartered in Telangana , is one of India’s major infrastructure players with a strong presence in energy and water-related projects. The Upper Sileru development in Andhra Pradesh highlights continued collaboration between major infrastructure players in the two Telugu states Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in expanding renewable and storage-linked power capacity.

GE Vernova, which operates in the power, wind, and electrification sectors , continues to position pumped-storage hydro as a key technology for enabling large-scale renewable integration and long-duration energy storage.