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How many pumped storage hydro power stations will Germany have by 2030?

The capacity of pumped storage hydro power stations available to the German energy system is expected to grow by about 1.4 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, with roughly one third of the capacity being installed abroad, the German government says in an answer to a parliamentary inquiry by the opposition party FDP.

What is pumped storage hydropower?

Hydropower provides various services to the power system. Hydropower is able to schedule energy production in the long and short term and provides physical rotation mass for grid stabilization. Additionally, pumped storage hydropower offers a huge capacity of stored energy, which can be available at any time.

How would Germany benefit from pumped storage systems?

The secured capacity from pumped storage systems can rise to up to 16GW. Germany would be able to build and run fewer new gas power plants. The operation of the pumped storage systems would be profitable, and power generation costs would drop. At the same time macro-economic benefits are expected.

How much electricity can pumped storage systems use in Germany?

The study shows that with a 60% share, about 2TWh of electricity can be additionally utilized, if the pump storage systems in Germany are extended to a capacity of 15GW. At the same time, up to 13GW of secured capacity from pumped storage systems would be available.

How many hydropower plants are there in Germany?

The hydropower plant group Main comprises 37 run-of-river plants along Main, Germany. The Pumped storage power plant group mainly comprises pumped storage and storage plants along the rivers Eder, Diemel, Main, Sinn, Happach, and Rusel. The plant group's total installed capacity is 879 MW, with an average annual generation of about 1,300 GWh.

Can pumped storage power plants help the energy transition?

In this way, pumped storage systems can make a contribution to the success of the energy transition. “Pumped storage power plants are multi-function power plants, which help us to lead our energy system swiftly and smoothly into the new era of energy generation without fossil carriers," says Heike Bergmann, Board Member of Voith Hydro in Germany.