My country starts construction of two pumped storage power stations

Where are the pumped-storage power stations in China?

At the end of May, two pumped-storage power stations with a capacity of a million kilowatts was put into operation in south China's Guangdong Province, one located in Meizhou city, and the other in Yangjiang city. Officials said they would promote clean energy and help ensure steady supplies of electricity.

Will pumped storage power station improve the power grid in North China?

WANG LIQUN/XINHUA With the operation of a large-scale pumped storage power station, the power grid in North China will become more stable and efficient. The station — akin to a power bank — can store significant amounts of electrical energy and supply power during peak consumption periods, experts said.

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 many pumped-storage hydroelectricity stations are there in Xinyuan?

As of the end of May last year, State Grid Xinyuan had 23 pumped-storage hydroelectricity stations in operation, with an installed capacity of 24.67 million kW, accounting for 61 percent of the nation's total.

Will pumped-storage hydroelectric industry enter a new stage of development?

Liu Changyi, deputy general manager of State Grid Xinyuan Co Ltd — a major pumped-storage hydroelectric company — said that the industry will enter a new stage of development and usher in great opportunities during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

How does a pumped storage power station work?

Pumped storage power station functions like a power bank. When the demand for electricity is low, the station uses excess electricity to pump up water into the upper reservoir and store it. When the demand for electricity is at its peak, stored water is released to generate electricity.