Australian state backs pumped hydro as long-duration energy storage

The New South Wales government in southeastern Australia has granted priority status to two large-scale pumped hydro projects, providing long-duration energy storage (LDES) to strengthen grid reliability.From pv magazine Australia The New South Wales government granted priority planning status earlier this month to two pumped hydro projects, totaling 1.8 GW, aiming to accelerate assessment of the proposals to strengthen grid reliability and support the transition toward renewable electricity. Zen Energy's AUD 3.5 billion ($2.47 billion) Western Sydney Pumped Hydro project at Lake Burragorang ...

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