Can sichuan energy pump water for energy storage and power generation

How much does China's pumped-storage power project cost?

With an expected investment of 15.1 billion yuan (2.11 billion U.S. dollars), it is expected to be the pumped-storage power project with the largest installed capacity in Sichuan, and the world's highest-altitude mega pumped-storage power station, the company said.

What is a pumped-storage power station?

Pumped-storage power stations use off-peak electricity to pump water to higher locations, where it is stored and then released to generate electricity when the power supply is strained. They can complement wind and solar power generation, which brings bigger fluctuations to the grid.

How does Daofu pumped-storage work?

They can complement wind and solar power generation, which brings bigger fluctuations to the grid. The Daofu pumped-storage station is expected to store 12.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity daily, meeting the power consumption needs of approximately 2 million households in Sichuan.

How many kilowatts can a Daofu pumped-storage power station generate?

Upon completion, the Daofu pumped-storage power station will feature a total designed installed capacity of 2.1 million kilowatts, generating over 2.99 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

What is the world's highest-altitude pumped-storage power station?

CHENGDU, Jan. 11 -- Workers on Thursday broke ground on what is set to be the world's highest-altitude pumped-storage power station in southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Which country has the most pumped storage capacity?

China is the top-ranked country in terms of oper-ating PSH capacity with 50.7 GW, holding 30% of the world’s total. This is roughly equivalent to the combined PSH capacity of all European countries. China’s current share of global prospective capacity exceeds 80%, making it the primary country for the development of the pumped storage industry.