The Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) had released a list of 16 sites reserved for Pumped Hydro Storage Projects (PHP).

These sites will eventually allocated through a competitive bidding process to benefit state public discoms.

The combined potential of these 16 sites is estimated at 14,210 MW, with the highest potential site located in Valsad at Moti Palsan, which has a capacity of 2,400 MW.

The second most suitable site is Anjan Kund in Dang, with a capacity of 2,210 MW. Other selected sites are in Valsad, Chhota Udepur, Banaskantha, Narmada, Dahod, and Sabarkantha.

Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is a form of hydroelectric energy storage that utilizes two water reservoirs at different elevations.

During periods of excess electricity, such as off-peak hours or from renewable sources like solar and wind, surplus power is used to pump water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.