Hydropower energy storage development trend analysis chart

What are the research trends in pumped hydro energy storage?

Journal of Energy Storage is the leading journal in the research area. Large-scale energy storage solutions have become increasingly critical as the global energy sector shifts towards renewable sources. This study conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research trends in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) from 2003 to 2023.

What is the distribution of pumped storage hydropower (PSH)?

Distribution is unlimited. Report Overview: This report is designed to address barriers and solutions to modern pumped storage hydropower (PSH) development by establishing baseline project development knowledge, defining key aspects of project development, and identifying opportunities to reduce project timelines, costs, and risks.

What is the World Hydropower outlook?

The World Hydropower Outlook, a flagship annual publication by IHA, tracks and directs the progress of hydropower development globally against net zero pathways. Drawing upon exclusive new development insights from IHA’s global database, it features in-depth analysis of hydropower’s growth trajectory.

What is a pumped storage hydropower guidance note?

The guidance note delivers recommendations to reduce risks and enhance certainty in project development and delivery. It also equips key decision-makers with the tools to effectively guide the development of pumped storage hydropower projects and unlock crucial finance mechanisms.

Will new hydropower projects increase global PSH capacity?

When completed, these new projects will increase global PSH capacity by 38%. Although hydropower (including PSH) still represents the largest share (40%) of renewable electricity generation capacity worldwide, other renewable energy technologies have grown much faster in recent years. Previous Hydropower Market Reports:

How are pumped hydro energy storage sites ranked?

All sites that meet the criteria are then ranked into cost classes A through E (with E double the capital cost of A) and three-dimensional (3D) visualization developed. Our analysis has identified 616,818 low cost closed-loop, off-river pumped hydro energy storage sites with a combined storage potential of 23.1 million GWh.