2025 - Revitalizing Pumped Storage Power Plants: A Key Player in Energy Transition

For a long time, pumped storage power plants with their more than a hundred years old technology were considered not to be economically viable for the operators. This is just changing, because in the energy transition, storage systems are becoming increasingly important.

2025 - Revitalizing Pumped Storage Power Plants: A Key Player in Energy Transition

Pumped storage power plants, once considered unprofitable, are gaining recognition as essential for renewable energy integration. In the Northern Black Forest, the Rudolf-Fettweis facility is undergoing significant expansion to enhance Germany’s power grid. This involves creating extensive underground tunnels for advanced technology and a water reservoir. As energy demands fluctuate, pumped storage provides a reliable solution for balancing supp…