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Does China need pumped storage?
China now leads the world in wind, solar and hydroelectric power capacity. “For China, pumped storage is the winning horse to provide a flexible backup for wind and solar. It is cheaper than the other battery options and can store more energy,” said Liu Hongqiao, an independent energy consultant focused on renewables in China.
Where is Fengning pumped storage power station located?
The Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station. Image: State Grid Corp of China The State Grid Corporation of China, which is China’s largest state-owned grid operator and power utility, has commissioned, last week, the 3.6GW Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station, a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station located in Hebei province.
How much energy will China's pumped-hydro plant provide a year?
It is expected to provide 6612 gigawatt-hours of energy storage a year (~18 GWh/day). In the grand scheme of things, despite being the largest pumped-hydro plant in the world, the Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station is rather small. China plans to have 62 gigawatts (GW) of pumped-hydro storage by 2025, and 120 GW by 2030!
How big is China's pumped-hydro power station?
In the grand scheme of things, despite being the largest pumped-hydro plant in the world, the Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station is rather small. China plans to have 62 gigawatts (GW) of pumped-hydro storage by 2025, and 120 GW by 2030! It is at 30.3 GW right now, based on data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Did China just make a big splash in pumped hydro storage?
That said, China just made a big splash in pumped hydro storage. Apparently, the State Grid Corporation of China, the largest grid operator and power utility in China (a state-owned entity of course), has just commissioned the largest pumped-hydro facility in the world. It’s a 3.6-gigawatt system in the Hebei province.
What is pumped hydro energy storage?
Pumped hydro energy storage constitutes 97% of the global capacity of stored power and over 99% of stored energy and is the leading method of energy storage. Off-river pumped hydro energy storage options, strong interconnections over large areas, and demand management can support a highly renewable electricity system at a modest cost.