Sharavathi pumped storage project to be put on fast track

The Sharavathi pumped storage project, which was proposed back in 2017, may finally see the light of day as the government is keen on expediting the project.

Energy Minister K J George told DH that the department was exploring the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model to execute the project and was hopeful that it would boost renewable energy production in the state.

“There was some groundwork done. However, there has been not much development. It is a very good project and we want to revive it. We are exploring if it can be executed on a PPP model. If that does not materialise, KPCL will fund the project,” he said.