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How can EU member states improve pumped storage hydropower capacity?

Urges EU member states to seek ways to enhance pumped storage hydropower capacity, alongside multi-purpose uses of existing and new reservoirs. Calls on member states to remove any administrative obstacles to delayed projects, and provide regulatory support for innovative approaches.

What is the European energy storage inventory?

A new interactive platform delivers real-time clean energy storage insights as Europe shifts toward sustainable energy sources. Energy storage helps to balance supply and demand. The European Energy Storage Inventory is the first of its kind at European level to show all forms of clean energy storage solutions.

Are hydropower and pumped-storage hydropower important to the EU energy system?

Hydropower and pumped-storage hydropower are of strategic importance to the EU energy system and can contribute to the EU resilience140.

What is the energy storage potential for the EU?

When just looking at the feasible technical potential, Stocks et al., (2021)71 estimated that for the EU, the theoretical energy storage potential is 339 TWh in closed-loop PSH, out of which 25 TWh are below 1000 US$/kW and 88 TWh are above 2000 US$/kW.

What is pumped storage hydropower?

Pumped storage hydropower represents more than 90% of global energy storage capacity, excluding RSHP1; Hidden hydropower in water infrastructures: diversion schemes that utilize the available energy in conveyance systems for supply, transport and treatment of water and wastewater.

What is the role of pumped-storage in the energy transition?

The role of pumped-storage in the energy transition should not only focus on energy storage. Pumped-storage should complement the operation of existing reservoirs and lakes to enhance water management. The frequency of floods and droughts in Europe is increasing with climate change.