Energy storage power station development background

What is pumped-storage power station?

The pumped- storage power station can achieve long-term storage of large-capacity power by itself. The multiple-energy- combined pumped-storage station can also improve the quantity of new energy connecting to the power grid on the premise of guaranteeing the stability and safety of the Global Energy Interconnection 240 power grid.

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.

What are the advantages of pumped storage-power stations?

The power response speed of the new pumped- storage station can reach the millisecond level, which greatly enhances the safety, reliability, and comprehensive adjustment capability of original large-scale pumped storage-power stations. Both sunlight and water resources are green and clean energy.

Does pumped storage power maintain grid stability?

Many countries configured a certain proportion of pumped storage power in the network to keep their grid stability. This paper introduces the current development status of the pumped storage power (PSP) station in some different countries based on their own economic demands and network characteristics.

Why is pumped Energy Storage important?

Besides, it is an effective power storing tool and now it has become the largest and most widely used energy storage form. Many countries configured a certain proportion of pumped storage power in the network to keep their grid stability.

Where are chemical energy storage power stations being built?

In 2018, a 100-MW chemical energy storage power station was constructed in the power grid to support peak and frequency modulation in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu. A 60-MW chemical energy storage is being built in Guazhou, Gansu in 2019 to improve the utilization of sufficient local wind power.