Worldwide Use
See also: List of pumped-storage hydroelectric power stationsIn 2009 world pumped storage generating capacity was 104 GW, while other sources claim 127 GW, which comprises the vast majority of all types of utility grade electric storage. The EU had 38.3 GW net capacity (36.8% of world capacity) out of a total of 140 GW of hydropower and representing 5% of total net electrical capacity in the EU. Japan had 25.5 GW net capacity (24.5% of world capacity).
In 2010 the United States had 21.5 GW of pumped storage generating capacity (20.6% of world capacity). PHS generated (net) -5501 GWh of energy in 2010 because more energy is consumed in pumping than is generated.
The five largest operational pumped-storage plants are listed below:
| Station | Country | Location | Capacity (MW) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County Pumped Storage Station | United States | 38°12′32″N 79°48′00″W / 38.20889°N 79.8°W / 38.20889; -79.8 (Bath County Pumped-storage Station) | 3,003 | |
| Guangdong Pumped Storage Power Station | China | 23°45′52″N 113°57′12″E / 23.76444°N 113.95333°E / 23.76444; 113.95333 (Guangzhou Pumped Storage Power Station) | 2,400 | |
| Huizhou Pumped Storage Power Station | China | 23°16′07″N 114°18′50″E / 23.26861°N 114.31389°E / 23.26861; 114.31389 (Huizhou Pumped Storage Power Station) | 2,400 | |
| Okutataragi Pumped Storage Power Station | Japan | 35°14′13″N 134°49′55″E / 35.23694°N 134.83194°E / 35.23694; 134.83194 (Okutataragi Hydroelectric Power Station) | 1,932 | |
| Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant | United States | 43°53′37″N 86°26′43″W / 43.89361°N 86.44528°W / 43.89361; -86.44528 (Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant) | 1,872 |
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