Environmental protection publicity for energy storage power station construction

What is pumped storage power station (PSPS)?

The pumped storage power station (PSPS) is a special power source that has flexible operation modes and multiple functions. With the rapid economic development in China, the energy demand and the peak-valley load difference of the power grid are continuing to increase.

Why is environmental protection important in PSPs construction?

The requirement of the environmental protection in the PSPS construction rises. In view of the PSPS site selection requirements and its own characteristics, part of the stations are located in the ecological reserves, where the plant and animal species are rare.

How does environmental policy affect PSPS development in China?

As one of the national macro policies, the environmental policy in China has an important influence on the PSPS development. As a water resource with high quality and low price, the pumped storage releases no waste gases in the production process.

What is a PSPS hydropower station?

1. Introduction The PSPS is a special hydropower station, which can use the electricity to pump water up to the upper reservoir when the energy demand is low, and release the water back down to the lower reservoir to generate electricity when the energy demand is high.

What is environmental assessment of energy storage systems?

Environmental assessment of energy storage systems - Energy & Environmental Science (RSC Publishing) Power-to-What? – Environmental assessment of energy storage systems † A large variety of energy storage systems are currently investigated for using surplus power from intermittent renewable energy sources.

Why is PSPS development important in China?

Moreover, wind power, nuclear power, and other new energy sources also develop very fast. Developing the PSPS is of great importance to the power source structure adjustment, and the secure and stable operation of the power grids in China in the 21st century. This paper provides a survey of the PSPS development in China.