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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 385, 2023
2023 8th International Symposium on Energy Science and Chemical Engineering (ISESCE 2023)
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| Article Number | 02007 | |
| Number of page(s) | 9 | |
| Section | Green Chemical Technology and Energy Saving and Emission Reduction | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202338502007 | |
| Published online | 04 May 2023 | |
Pumped Storage Hydropower: Technological Implementation, Environmental Consideration, and Potential Growth
1 Philips Academy Andover, Andover, MA, 01810, USA
2 YK Pao School, Shanghai, 201600, China
3 BASIS International School Park Lane Harbour, Huizhou, 510682, China
4 Chinese international school, Hong Kong, China
* Corresponding author email: Eddie.lou24@gmail.com
Hydropower is one of the dominating renewable energy sources of the modern era, generating around 17% of the world’s total electricity. Pumped storage hydropower in particular is rapidly growing within the industry, making it a topic of interest. This report will give an overview of the history of hydropower as a whole and specifically pumped storage, examine the physical principles and current technological implementations, and discuss the environmental and economic impacts. We have concluded that despite the seemingly long-term investment, pumped storage remains a reliable and necessary form of renewable energy.
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