Pumped energy storage station put into operation

What is the Fengning pumped storage power station?

The Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station, the world’s largest facility of its kind, has commenced full operations with the commissioning of its final variable-speed unit on December 31.

What is the largest pumped storage power station in eastern China?

Changlongshan hydropower station, the largest pumped storage power station in eastern China, has been put into full operation on June 30. It has six 350,000 kW pumped-storage units with a total capacity of 2.1 million kW. It will add an average of 2.435 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to the grid each year during peak hours.

Will pumped storage power station improve the power grid in North China?

WANG LIQUN/XINHUA With the operation of a large-scale pumped storage power station, the power grid in North China will become more stable and efficient. The station — akin to a power bank — can store significant amounts of electrical energy and supply power during peak consumption periods, experts said.

What is a pumped-storage power station?

Pumped-storage power stations use off-peak electricity to pump water to higher locations, where it is stored and then released to generate electricity when a power supply is strained. They can complement wind and solar power generation, which brings bigger fluctuations to the grid.

Why is pumped storage power station important?

"The construction of pumped storage power stations further expands the development space for renewable energy, which is of great significance for accelerating the establishment of a new type of power system and energy system in Hebei," Men said. [email protected]

Why is Fengning hydroelectric power storage station important?

The higher reservoir of Fengning hydroelectric power storage station. WANG LIQUN/XINHUA With the operation of a large-scale pumped storage power station, the power grid in North China will become more stable and efficient.