Management of energy storage power stations

What is the operation management of pumped storage power stations?

The operations management of pumped storage power stations mainly includes power station operation, multi-energy complementarity, digital management system, profitability, and electricity consumption adjustment.

Should pumped storage power stations be managed solely?

Interviews revealed that it is insufficient to solely focus on the operations management of pumped storage power stations, and there is also a need to emphasize complementarity and collaboration with other power stations of clean energy.

What are battery storage power stations?

Battery storage power stations are usually composed of batteries, power conversion systems (inverters), control systems and monitoring equipment. There are a variety of battery types used, including lithium-ion, lead-acid, flow cell batteries, and others, depending on factors such as energy density, cycle life, and cost.

How pumped storage power stations can improve energy consumption adjustment?

By enhancing the operations management of pumped storage power stations, and promoting coordination with other renewable energy stations, as well as advancing digital management system construction, it is ensured that the pumped storage can yield stable returns and effectively fulfill its role in electricity consumption adjustment.

Why are pumped storage power stations becoming more popular in China?

Driven by China’s long-term energy transition strategies, the construction of large-scale clean energy power stations, such as wind, solar, and hydropower, is advancing rapidly. Consequently, as a green, low-carbon, and flexible storage power source, the adoption of pumped storage power stations is also rising significantly.

Are pumped storage power stations multi-energy complementarity?

Considering the strong interconnection among different types of renewable energy power stations and pumped storage power stations and with power grid companies, it is imperative to view the operations management of pumped storage power stations from a multi-energy complementarity perspective, which involves various stakeholders [ 29 ].