In 2023, pumped storage hydropower capacity in the U.S. amounted to approximately 16.7 gigawatts, a slight increase when compared tot the previous year. Pumped hydropower accounted for more than 90 percent of the energy storage capacity in the U.S. in 2021.
Capacity of pumped storage hydropower in the United States from 2010 to 2023
(in megawatts)
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IRENA. (March 27, 2024). Capacity of pumped storage hydropower in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1031121/pumped-storage-hydropower-capacity-us/
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