Identification and application of indicators for the assessment of pumped hydro storage projects with renewable energy generation
Abstract
Pumped hydro storage is crucial in Europe's energy strategy to achieve a 100% renewable energy-based electricity system by 2050. As a consequence of the large number of factors involved and the variety of criteria included in a proper assessment of renewable generation projects with pumped hydro storage, this paper aims to identify and calculate technical, economic, environmental and social indicators in order to provide a tool to improve the decision-making process in this type of large-scale projects. Key words. Pumped hydro energy storage, renewable generation, site selection, indicators selection, assessment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hydropower
Displacement
Environmental Impact
Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Renewable Energies Environment and Power Quality Journal
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 185–191
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026