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Largest ever UK pumped hydro scheme granted consent

Planning permission granted for 1.8 GW/ 40 GWh pumped hydro project in the Scottish Highlands. Developer Gilkes Energy says the real work begins now and is seeking “substantial capital” for the project.

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Unlimited energy storage in Europe

Most studies of European 100% renewable energy overlook pumped-hydro energy storage (PHES), for the following, incorrect, reasons: there are few PHES sites; more dams on rivers are required; large areas of land are flooded; large amounts of water are required; there is a heavy environmental cost; and the capital cost of PHES is high. All these perceptions are wrong.

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The case for combining pumped-hydro storage with floating PV

Researchers in Italy have analyzed the techno-economic viability of enhancing three pumped hydro plants in Italy with floating PV on the lower basin. They say that, with their wide results, consequences could be extrapolated to similar regions.

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World’s largest pumped storage power plant fully operational in China

The plant features 12 reversible pump-turbine units, each with a capacity of 300 MW, including two variable-speed units, bringing the total installed capacity to 3.6 GW.

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Pathway to Singapore’s solar development

Singapore could import large quantities of low-cost solar power from neighbouring countries using undersea cables, with the indicative cost being competitive with gas generation. Unlimited world-class pumped hydro energy storage is available in neighbouring countries in the range 50-5000 GWh to support very large scale transmission.

Subsea pumped storage tech secures funding from US, German governments

A cross-Atlantic subsea pumped storage collaboration will seek to overcome the land-based challenges plaguing traditional pumped hydro storage technology.

GCL breaks ground on 2.4 GW pumped storage plant in China

With a total investment of around CNY12.5 billion ($1.76 billion), the project located in Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, is expected to commence power generation before 2030.

Combining hybrid wind-solar with pumped hydro in rural electrification

Scientists in Morocco have evaluated how hybrid wind solar plants may be combined with pumped hydro storage to power remote rural areas. The proposed system was found to have an LCOE $0.03831/kWh and a 86% use factor.

SJVN secures 2.4 GW pumped storage project in India

Indian hydropower provider SJVN said the pumped hydro storage project will be deployed across Darzo Nallah, a tributary of the Tuipui River.

Australian state prioritizes pumped hydro projects

Three pumped hydro projects that would deliver a combined 1,035 MW/9,480 MWh of dispatchable capacity are among six projects that have been declared critical, state-significant infrastructure by the New South Wales government in Australia.

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