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Development and Implications of a Predictive Cost Methodology for Modular Pumped Storage Hydropower (m-PSH) Projects in the United States

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1329154· OSTI ID:1329154
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  1. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
  2. MWH, Broomfield, CO (United States)
  3. Knight Piesold, Denver, CO (United States)
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The slow pace of Pumped Storage Hydropower development in the US over the past twenty years has led to widespread interest in the feasibility and viability of alternative PSH designs, development schemes, and technologies. Since 2011, Oak Ridge National Lab has been exploring the economic viability of modular Pumped Storage Hydropower (m-PSH) development through targeted case studies, revenue simulations, and analysis of innovative configurations and designs. This paper outlines the development and supporting analysis of a scalable, comprehensive cost modeling tool designed to simulate the initial capital costs for a variety of potential m-PSH projects and deployment scenarios. The tool is used to explore and determine innovative research strategies that can improve the economic viability of m-PSH in US markets.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1329154
Report Number(s):
ORNL/TM--2016/590; WC0102000; CEWW099
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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