Pumped water storage strength entrepreneurship and environmental protection

What is pumped storage hydropower?

Hydropower is one of the dominating renewable energy sources of the modern era, generating around 17% of the world’s total electricity. Pumped storage hydropower in particular is rapidly growing within the industry, making it a topic of interest.

What are the benefits of pumped storage power plants?

Based on technology, pumped storage power plants can reuse water sources, ensure sustainable and safe water energy source with the environment by using green technology. In addition, the pumped storage power plants can ensure the safety of dams and floods downstream in the rainy season by regulating the reservoir system appropriately (Fig. 8.1 ). 5

Are pumped storage hydropower projects a natural fit?

Pumped storage hydropower projects are a natural fit in an energy market. (Credit: Jani Brumat on Unsplash) In your opinion, what makes pumped storage such a crucial component of the hydropower industry?

Who approved the development of pumped-storage power plants nationwide?

The planning for the development of pumped-storage power plants nationwide has been approved by the Ministry of Industry in Decision №. 3837/QD-BCN of November 22, 2005.

Is pumped-storage power plant a new power development plan?

During the energetic development of the hydropower industry in Vietnam in the past few decades, pumped-storage power plant has been included in the study as a new power development plan.

What is a pumped storage power plant?

The model of pumped storage power plants is two reservoirs at two different levels, and a hydroelectric plant with reversible turbines located near the lower reservoir, connected to the upper reservoir by a pressure pipe. Pumped storage power plant works on the principle of balancing the load demand of the electricity system.