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Will Spain invest in Europe's largest pumped storage power plant?

Spain is investing in Europe's largest pumped storage power plant, Conso II. The project will store enough electricity to power 10 million people for a day. Conso II will create about 3,000 jobs during the six-year construction period.

How many pumped storage power plants are there in Spain?

Spain currently has 18 pumped-storage hydroelectric power plants with an installed capacity of 6 GW. What is a pumping station? Pumped-storage power plants have two water reservoirs at different heights. During off-peak hours, water is pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.

What is Spain's biggest pumped storage facility?

Embalse de Cenza. Credit YouTube EUROPE’S biggest pumped storage facility with enough capacity to supply 10 million people with power for a day is earmarked for Spain. Spanish giant Iberdrola is set to build the €1.5bn Conso II project at Vilariño de Conso near Ourense, Galicia. Is there a dark side to Spain’s green energy revolution?

Where is the largest pumped hydroelectric plant in Europe?

La Muela, in the Cortes de Pallás reservoir, on the right bank of the Júcar river, is considered the largest pumped hydroelectric plant in Europe. It has an installed capacity of 1,482 MW, which supplies around 400,000 homes. Located in a cavern, the installation has seven groups of reversible turbines.

How can EU member states improve pumped storage hydropower capacity?

Urges EU member states to seek ways to enhance pumped storage hydropower capacity, alongside multi-purpose uses of existing and new reservoirs. Calls on member states to remove any administrative obstacles to delayed projects, and provide regulatory support for innovative approaches.

Will a pumped storage plant be completed in Switzerland?

In July, Voith announced that model tests for two individual Pelton turbines and a storage pump have been successfully completed for the Ritom pumped storage plant in Switzerland, confirming guaranteed values and expectations.