Navigating the Pumped-Storage Development Life Cycle
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6 FAQs about [How to manage a pumped storage project]
How does a pumped storage hydropower project work?
Pumped storage hydropower projects use electricity to store potential energy by moving water between an upper and lower reservoir. Using electricity from the grid to pump water from a lower elevation, PSH creates potential energy in the form of water stored at an upper elevation, which is why it is often referred to as a “water battery”.
What makes a successful pumped-storage project?
Proper site selection is the most critical component of developing a successful pumped-storage project. A “closed-loop” project that cycles water back and forth between two man-made reservoirs has a much better chance of approval than a project that uses a natural waterbody (i.e., river or lake) for one or both of the reservoirs.
What makes a pumped storage project unique?
Every Pumped Storage project has very unique design features that may make some of the items discussed in this document unnecessary or less beneficial. Each item mentioned in this document is intended to challenge the owner to question and evaluate the need and benefit to their particular project.
When should a pumped storage project be staffed?
The January 13, 2006 FERC letter or more current FERC guidance should be considered by the licensee when determining the staffing of a pumped storage project. Un-staffed operation should only be considered when robust fail safe systems, procedures and processes are in place to support unattended operation.
What should be included in a pumped storage project?
2. C. Each Pumped Storage project should have a design change/ configuration control program. This program should ensure the design basis of the plant is controlled and maintained through procedures and processes that assure unauthorized changes are not made to equipment important to safety.
Why is pumped storage important?
Pumped storage provides the opportunity to meet variable load demands; modern pumped storage provides peak and variable load regulation in both pumping and generating modes. The current decarbonization plan for the electric grid in the United States is predicted to greatly increase the need for additional pumped-storage projects.