Planning of a pumped storage power station in luxembourg city

What is a pump storage plant – Vianden/Luxembourg?

The pump storage plant (PSP) Vianden/Luxembourg was put into operation in 1963/1964 with 9 sets of machines and in the mid-1970s it was extended to include a 10th machine unit. Pump storage plants are primarily used for peak load protection.

How powerful is Vianden pumped storage plant?

With a total output of 1300 MW in turbine mode and 1040 MW in pump mode, the Vianden pumped storage power plant is one of the most powerful power plants in the world. Presentation. Pumped Storage Plant.

Which pumped storage power plant is the most powerful?

The shaft power plant machine 10, and machine 11 - newly built in 2014 - each with a 200 MW pump-turbine, are also part of the Vianden pumped storage power plant. With a total output of 1300 MW in turbine mode and 1040 MW in pump mode, the Vianden pumped storage power plant is one of the most powerful power plants in the world. Presentation.

What is a pump storage plant?

Pump storage plants are primarily used for peak load protection. Water flows from an elevated basin (upper reservoir) through pump turbines into a lower-lying basin (lower reservoir) and thus generates electricity.

What is the use of a pumed storage plant in Vianden?

In addition to the exploitation of the pumed storage plant in Vianden, the group SEO exploits different run of river plants an wind farms. The surplus energy thus available during off-peak hours is used to pump water from a lower reservoir to an elevated storage basin. This water is released during peak hours to produce high-value current.