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What is the nickname of the world's largest pumped storage plant?

The world’s largest pumped storage plant is nicknamed the “Quiet Giant”. Located in Bath County, Virginia, it has held this position for 20 years and regained it after a refurbishment of its six turbines in 2009.

Is China a leader in pumped storage technology?

China has emerged as a global leader in pumped storage technology, which is the most mature solution for large-scale, long-duration energy storage. By the end of 2024, the State Grid Corporation of China had 40.56 GW of operational pumped storage capacity, with an additional 53.48 GW under construction.

Will China expand its pumped storage capacity by 2027?

With Fengning now online, China aims to expand its pumped storage capacity to 80 GW by 2027 and reach a total hydropower capacity of 120 GW by 2030. Globally, pumped storage hydropower is the largest form of renewable energy storage, with nearly 200 GW of installed capacity.

Why is Fengning the most significant pumped storage facility in North China?

When fully charged, the upper reservoir can store enough energy to power the plant at full capacity for 10.8 hours, equivalent to nearly 40 GWh. This makes Fengning the most significant pumped storage facility in North China in terms of balancing renewable energy output.

Who owns Fengning pumped storage power station?

Image courtesy of State Grid Corporation of China China has completed the Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station in Hebei province, now the largest facility of its kind globally. The plant, which has a total installed capacity of 3.6GW, is operated by the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC).

Is Fengning the world's largest pumped hydropower plant?

Initially designed to support the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the Fengning plant now surpasses the Bath County Pumped Storage Station in the US as the world’s largest pumped hydro station in terms of capacity. Pumped hydropower plants like Fengning are vital for stabilizing energy grids, especially as renewable energy use increases.