Romania in talks with Itochu, EDF on Tarnița-Lăpuștești pumped storage
In 2018, the pumped storage HPP project was part of the country''s draft Energy Sector Strategy for the period 2018-2030 with projections until 2050. A year later, Romania''s
Romania''s biggest pumped storage hydropower
The Tarnița-Lapuștești pumped storage facility would be the largest hydroelectric load balancing system in the country. The project promises numerous advantages and functions for the national energy system including
Hidroelectrica restarting pumped storage hydropower
The largest electricity producer in Romania is counting on elevated prices for the cost-effectiveness of its Islaz hydropower project, which it recommends to be built as a pumped storage facility. The idea dates back to
New guide launched to boost investment in pumped
The guide, titled "Enabling New Pumped Storage Hydropower: A guidance note for decision makers to de-risk investments in pumped storage hydropower," offers recommendations to help key decision-makers navigate
Romania resumes development of 1 GW pumped
Romania is resuming the development of the Tarniţa Lăpuşteşti pumped hydro storage project, with a planned capacity of 500 MW to 1 GW. It will be the first installation of its kind in the country.
Bulgaria''s NEK launches floating solar, battery, pumped storage projects
Conventional hydroelectric plants with dams are energy storage units, too. NEK is also leaning on hydroelectric plants with dams to store energy as water, Executive Director
Pumped Storage Hydropower: Advantages and
Long Development Time: From planning to operationalisation, pumped storage hydropower projects can take many years to develop. This long lead time can be a disadvantage in rapidly changing energy markets. Assessment of pumped
Romania resumes development of 1 GW pumped
The Romanian Ministry of Energy said this week that state-owned energy company Societatea de Administrare Participațiilor în Energie S.A. (SAPE SA) is currently conducting a feasibility study to resume the