Hybrid renewable pumped storage hydropower energy storage system
US11846263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/16
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pumped storage hydroelectric system may include a reservoir system including an upper reservoir system and a lower reservoir system. At least one of the upper reservoir system and the lower reservoir system may include a modular reservoir arrangement. A penstock may be coupled with the upper reservoir system. A pump/turbine may be coupled with the penstock and with the lower reservoir system. The pump/turbine may be configured to receive water flowing from the upper reservoir system to the lower reservoir system for generating electrical power, and to pump water from the lower reservoir system to the upper reservoir system for storing energy.
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