Notable Projects
- Big Chino Valley Project, Arizona, USA
– This is the largest pumped-storage project currently being developed in the U.S., with an installed capacity of 2,000 MW. It aims to provide an integrated regional energy solution to meet the increasing energy demands in Arizona and other Southwest states. - Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project, California, USA
– Located near Joshua Tree National Park, this project will utilize two abandoned mine pits as reservoirs. The 1,300 MW project is expected to cost $2 billion and has received a hydropower license from FERC. - Canyon Creek Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project
– Located near Hinton, this Canadian project features a 30-acre upper reservoir and a four-acre lower reservoir. While specific details on its capacity are not mentioned, it exemplifies ongoing efforts in developing pumped hydro energy storage. - Cat Creek Project, Idaho, USA
– This project includes a 720 MW pumped storage component designed to store excess electricity from onsite wind and solar farms. It will provide significant long-duration energy storage, enhancing grid flexibility and supporting local water needs. - Jacksons Creek Project, New Zealand
– A smaller-scale project, it utilizes a microgrid combining solar, wind, and pumped hydro storage. The system supplies electricity to a rural subdivision and demonstrates the feasibility of integrating renewable energy sources with pumped hydro in residential settings.
These projects illustrate both large-scale energy storage solutions and innovative, community-based approaches to integrating pumped hydro with renewable energy sources.
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