The global pure pumped storage hydropower capacity increased by more than 30 percent in roughly a decade, from some 100 gigawatts in 2010 to more than 139.9 gigawatts in 2023. In that latter year, China had the largest pumped hydro storage capacity, at more than 45 gigawatts.
Pure pumped storage hydropower capacity worldwide from 2010 to 2023
(in gigawatts)
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IRENA. (March 27, 2024). Pure pumped storage hydropower capacity worldwide from 2010 to 2023 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1304113/pumped-storage-hydropower-capacity-worldwide/
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