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Can pumped storage hydropower boost China's green energy transition?

Increasing pumped storage hydropower capacity is vital for promoting the green energy transition in China, responding to extreme situations and ensuring energy security, said Peng Caide, chief engineer with the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute, a think tank under China's National Energy Administration.

Why is Zhejiang's pumped storage power station important?

The pumped storage power station in Zhejiang is not only a major project requiring intensive technology and capital, but also a critical measure in transforming the energy structure and promoting green, low-carbon development, said Zhu Gongshan, chairman of GCL Group.

How will China's pumped storage hydropower market work?

The province also promised steps to promote cost cuts and large-scale commercial application of lithium-ion battery projects. With increasing use of wind and solar power in China, market prospects of pumped storage hydropower are more promising and could generate multi-billion dollar business, industry experts said.

Can China tap pumped storage hydropower capacity?

Peng said China has substantial potential to tap pumped storage hydropower capacity, as it only accounts for 1.4 percent of the country's power system, far behind the average of 10 percent in developed countries.

How much energy does Zhejiang have?

By the first half of this year, the installed capacity of clean energy in Zhejiang reached 71.18 million kW, surpassing thermal power for the first time and accounting for 52 percent of the total capacity, a significant change in the province's energy structure.