Pumped hydroelectric storage project, Australia
Name of the Project
Pumped hydroelectric storage project.
Location
The project is located in the Spencer Gulf of South Australia.
Client
EnergyAustralia and partners Melbourne Energy Institute and Arup Group.
Project Description
Arup is investigating the potential of building a pumped hydroelectric storage project using seawater. Pumped hydro is a form of hydroelectricity that does not rely on rivers or flowing water.
The proposed project will have the capacity to produce about 100 MW of electricity, with six to eight hours of storage, which is the equivalent of installing 60 000 home battery storage systems, but at one-third of the cost.
The project will be the second example of a seawater pumped hydroelectric storage plant in the world and also the largest.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The proposed project will take about two years to build, which means the project could supply peak power to the grid by 2020/21.
Latest Developments
EnergyAustralia and its partners are aiming to have a feasibility study done on the project by mid-2017.
If the project is viable, detailed engineering design work, environmental impact statements, consultation with stakeholders and applications for government approval will follow.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
EnergyAustralia, tel +61 3 9422 2968.
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