pumped storage power plants

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Scope note
Power plants using water pumped to and stored at a high elevation during periods of low energy demand, for use when demand is high, when water is released to operate hydraulic turbines to produce needed electricity.
pumped storage power plants
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025