Energy storage using conventional hydropower facilities
September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021
Mark Allen (VP, Power & Dams) discusses the value of conventional hydropower reservoirs with the International Journal of Hydropower & Dams
As the world transitions towards decarbonizing electricity production, the use of renewables remains an important topic as an integral part of this energy transition. Renewable energy can help decarbonize electricity production but requires other technologies, such as storage, to meet demand reliably. Using three example, Mark Allen explains the value of conventional hydropower reservoirs in acting as ‘hydro batteries’.