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storage hydropower



A hydropower facility that stores water in a reservoir during high-inflow periods to augment water during low-inflow periods. Storage projects allow the flow releases and power production to be more flexible and dependable. Many hydropower project operations use a combination of approaches.


Related categories

   • WATER POWER
   • WATER SUPPLY


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