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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site pumped water storage Also known as pumped hydropower, a type of energy storage and power generating facility that pumps water to a storage reservoir during off-peak periods, and uses the stored water (by allowing it to fall through a hydro turbine) to generate power during peak periods. The pumping energy is typically supplied by lower cost base power capacity, and the peaking power capacity is of greater value, even though there is a net loss of power in the process. Related categories    • ENERGY STORAGE    • WATER POWER Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Encyclopedia of History BACK TO TOP