Rabat pumped hydropower storage project

Can seawater pumped storage systems produce energy in Africa?

Marine energy not yet well deserved to produce energy in Africa. In this potential study, we focus to locate suitable sites for seawater pumped storage systems in Morocco. The results were promising with high energy storage potentials. For medium hydropower storage plants, 11 sites were selected and for very high heights, 4 sites were selected.

What is pumped storage hydropower (PSH)?

Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) currently accounts for over 90% of storage capacity and stored energy in grid scale applications globally. The current storage volume of PSH stations is at least 9,000 GWh, whereas batteries amount to just 7-8 GWh.

What is the energy storage potential of a hydropower plant?

The results were promising with high energy storage potentials. For medium hydropower storage plants, 11 sites were selected and for very high heights, 4 sites were selected. The available energy storage is at about 300 MWh depending on site geography and the chosen surface.

What is pumped hydropower storage (PHS)?

Note: PHS = pumped hydropower storage. The transition to renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, requires increased flexibility in power systems. Wind and solar generation are intermittent and have seasonal variations, resulting in increased need for storage to guarantee that the demand can be met at any time.

Is seawater pumped storage a good option in Morocco?

Seawater pumped storage also have a good potential in Morocco. In the research, 11 sites were selected with a medium altitude where 4 sites observed with an interesting altitude above 200 m. the average installed capacity is 30MWh depending on reservoir depth or volume.

Who visits Drax pumped storage hydro power station?

Drax (2019), “Scottish Energy Minister visits Drax’s iconic Cruachan pumped storage hydro power station”, 24 October, press_release/scottish-energy-minister-visits-draxs-iconic-cruachan-pumped-storage-hydro-power-station.