As of 2020, there were more than 48 gigawatts worth of pumped hydropower storage capacity in operation in the European Union (including the UK). At this time, announced projects combined for an additional 20 gigawatts of capacity, while facilities under construction would add some 2.4 gigawatts of pumped hydro storage capacity to the EU.
Pumped hydropower storage capacity in the European Union as of 2020, by facility status
(in megawatts)
Figures were calculated by Statista based on the values provided by the source.
Values do not include facilities in Malta and Latvia, due to lack of available data.
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