Serbia pumped energy storage power plant operation

What does the new hydro pumping storage power plant Bistrica mean for Serbia?

The new Hydro Pumping Storage Power Plant Bistrica in Serbia represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and reliable energy future for the country.

What are the two largest power plants in Serbia?

The two largest power plants in Serbia, the hydroelectric power plant HPP Đerdap I at the Danube river and the coal power plant TENT, went into operation in 1970. Twelve years later, the pumped storage plant Bajina Bašta was built, and in 1990 the hydroelectric power station Pirot was put into operation.

When was the first power plant built in Serbia?

In 1965, Združeno elektroprivredno preduzeće Srbije was founded. The coal-fired power plant Bajina Bašta began with the production of electricity a year later. The two largest power plants in Serbia, the hydroelectric power plant HPP Đerdap I at the Danube river and the coal power plant TENT, went into operation in 1970.

How do thermal power plants in Serbia work?

In the author’s article for the Klima101.rs portal, Nenad Jovanović describes exactly how it came about. Thermal power plants in Serbia provide stability in the supply of electricity from their own production, except when they do not.

How does HPSP Bistrica improve Serbia's grid flexibility?

The HPSP Bistrica strengthens Serbia’s grid flexibility by providing an efficient means of managing peak loads. During periods of increased electricity demand, the plant can quickly release stored energy, ensuring a stable power supply and preventing blackouts or overloads.

How does the HPSP Bistrica work?

As a pumped hydro facility, it allows Serbia to store excess energy during periods of low demand and generate electricity during peak demand periods. By pumping water to a higher reservoir during off-peak times and releasing it to generate electricity during peak hours, the HPSP Bistrica contributes to a more balanced and stable electrical grid.