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Pumped-storage hydroelectricity — Hydro storage redirects here. For storage of water for other purposes, see Reservoir. Diagram of the TVA pumped storage facility at Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Plant … Wikipedia
hydroelectric power — Electricity produced from generators driven by water turbines that convert the energy in falling or fast flowing water to mechanical energy. Water at a higher elevation flows downward through large pipes or tunnels (penstocks). The falling water… … Universalium
pumped storage — noun : a hydroelectric system in which electricity is generated during periods of greatest consumption by the use of water that has been pumped into a reservoir at a higher altitude during periods of low consumption * * * pumped storage noun In a … Useful english dictionary
Pumped-storage hydroelectric plant — A plant that usually generates electric energy during peak load periods by using water previously pumped into an elevated storage reservoir during off peak periods when excess generating capacity is available to do so. When additional… … Energy terms
Pumped Storage — A facility designed to generate electric power during peak load periods with a hydroelectric plant using water pumped into a storage reservoir during off peak periods … Energy terms
pumped storage — noun Date: 1927 a hydroelectric system in which electricity is generated during periods of high demand by the use of water that has been pumped into a reservoir at a higher altitude during periods of low demand … New Collegiate Dictionary
Grid energy storage — is used to manage the flow of electrical energy. For large scale load levelling on an interconnected electrical system, electric energy producers send low value off peak excess electricity over the electricity transmission grid to temporary… … Wikipedia
Shin-Takasegawa Pumped Storage Station — The Takase Dam … Wikipedia
Dniester Pumped Storage Power Station — Dniester Pumped Storage Power Station … Wikipedia
Okinawa Yanbaru Seawater Pumped Storage Power Station — The seawater intake/outlet faces the Philippine Sea, which serves as the lower reservoir for this power station. The upper reservoir is not shown in this picture … Wikipedia
