Goupitan pumped storage power station

What is the Goupitan hydropower station?

The Goupitan hydropower station was put into operation in 2009. It is the biggest power station in Guizhou and a key part of the national west-to-east power transmission project. Photo shows a ship sailing toward the second ship lifts through a water channel along the Goupitan hydropower station navigation project. (Photo/gzspic.com)

What is the storage capacity of Gangnan hydropower station?

This PSPS uses Gangnan reservoir as the upper reservoir with the total storage capacity of 1.571×10 9 m 3, and uses the daily regulation pond in eastern Gangnan as the lower reservoir with the total storage capacity of 3.5×10 6 m 3. For the application of the pumped storage unit, Gangnan hydropower station owns the ability of load regulation.

Can pumped storage units be made in China?

Hence, the independence of manufacturing pumped storage units can be gradually realized in China. If the equipments are capable to be made in China, they should be used as much as possible, which can actively improve the localization of the pumped storage units.

What is pumped storage power station (PSPS)?

The pumped storage power station (PSPS) is a special power source that has flexible operation modes and multiple functions. With the rapid economic development in China, the energy demand and the peak-valley load difference of the power grid are continuing to increase.

Should Chinese power systems develop pumped storage systems?

The result shows the urgency of developing the PSPS in Chinese power systems that have given priority to thermal power, and the energy resources need the wide-range optimal allocation within the system. The development cycle of the pumped storage is long, and at least 8–10 years are needed from the planning to the completion.

Does pumped storage power maintain grid stability?

Many countries configured a certain proportion of pumped storage power in the network to keep their grid stability. This paper introduces the current development status of the pumped storage power (PSP) station in some different countries based on their own economic demands and network characteristics.