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Introduction
This calculator provides the calculation of the volume of water required to generate a given power output using a pumped-storage hydroelectricity plant. By entering the usable volume of the upper reservoir, the elevation difference between reservoirs, the expected round-trip efficiency, and the desired discharge duration, users can quickly gauge the energy capacity, average output power, and required flow rate. Pumped-storage hydroelectricity (PSH), or pumped hydroelectric energy storage (PHES), is a type of hydroelectric energy storage used by electric power systems for load balancing. PSH complements wind and solar by storing the excess electricity they create and providing the backup for when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining.
How much water storage is required for a hydropower station
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