Vijayawada, May 20 -- The Government of Andhra Pradesh has approved the allocation of 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 Gandikota-2 PSP is scheduled to be completed within 72 months.

The approval was accorded following clearance by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaire...