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Why is China building pumped-storage hydropower facilities?

China is building pumped-storage hydropower facilities to increase the flexibility of the power grid and accommodate growing wind and solar power. As of May 2023, China had 50 gigawatts (GW) of operational pumped-storage capacity, 30% of global capacity and more than any other country.

How many pumped-storage hydropower stations will China have in 2025?

ZOU MING/FOR CHINA DAILY According to estimates from the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, with more than 200 pumped-storage hydropower stations to be installed during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, its total installed capacity will reach 62 million kW by 2025.

How big is China's pumped-storage capacity?

China’s pumped-storage capacity is set to increase even more, with 89 GW of capacity currently under construction. Developers are seeking governmental approvals, land rights, or financing for an additional 276 GW of pumped-storage projects, according to the data from Global Energy Monitor. Pumped storage is a type of energy storage.

Where is Fengning pumped storage hydropower plant located?

[Photo/Xinhua] SHIJIAZHUANG, Dec. 31 -- The Fengning pumped storage hydropower plant, the largest of its kind globally, has commenced full operation in the city of Chengde, north China's Hebei Province.

Will pumped storage hydropower meet Irena's 420 gigawatt target by 2050?

A massive planned buildout of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) in Eastern Asia, driven by China, would allow this region to single-handedly meet the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) 1.5°C Scenario target of 420 gigawatts of pumped storage worldwide by 2050, according to new data from Global Energy Monitor.

How many pumped-storage power stations are there in China?

It had another 31 pumped-storage power stations under construction, totaling 42.13 million kW in capacity and accounting for 77 percent of the nation's total. China's development of new types of power storage is also on a fast track.