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Commercialization of Pumped Storage Hydropower Technologies

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/3015243· OSTI ID:3015243
Argonne National Laboratory and the National Laboratory of the Rockies were tasked by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technology Office (WPTO) to conduct the Commercialization of Pumped Storage Hydropower Technologies study to investigate commercialization challenges faced by developers of pumped storage hydropower (PSH) projects and technologies by going beyond literature review to gather direct industry insights, lessons learned and best practices from interviews and webinars with industry specialists to create this report for PSH stakeholders and the general public. Researchers explored key challenges faced by PSH developers and innovators seeking to commercialize new technologies to improve PSH design, siting, construction, and operations. Along with highlighting challenges, the study sought to identify the best practices in developing and deploying new PSH projects and innovations. This report is designed to present insights, lessons learned, and best practices relevant to those with an interest in highlighting, informing, or advancing these PSH commercialization efforts. Along with highlighting challenges and best practices, the study sought to identify avenues by which DOE and national laboratories can help support and streamline PSH commercialization and project development processes.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) - Office of Water Power Technologies (WPTO)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
3015243
Report Number(s):
ANL-25/5; 201924
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English