Pumped storage power plants (PSPP), as an important clean energy technology, have great potential for energy storage and conditioning. However, site selection is the primary issue in PSPP construction, which directly affects its economics, environmental impact and social acceptability.
Through sensitivity analysis, we find that although each option changes with the change of indicator weights, P2 is always the best option for pumped storage site selection, and the ranking results of all options remain unchanged, so the evaluation decision method used in this study has good feasibility and scientific validity. 5.4.
Liu Qinjie et al. proposed a multi-energy complementary utilization model for abandoned mine pumped storage power plants and conducted a case study based on the concept of whole life cycle utilization of coal mines.
These factors are very important for the siting and construction of pumped storage power plants. With the results of VIKOR-GRA calculation, we found that P2 is the optimal solution for PSPP site selection, while P4 is the worst solution. This means that the PSPP has superior conditions and potential to be built in the P2 area.
Ma Xiaoxiao et al. used AHP-FSA to evaluate the risk of soil erosion and its secondary hazards during the construction period of pumped storage power plants. Yu Hui et al. analyzed and studied the simulation system for emergency handling of operational accidents in pumped storage power plants based on Unity3D.
The performance of the proposed method is assessed in the service area of an Ecuadorian power utility. Scenarios considering solar potential and the massive penetration of a new type of load are assessed to define the photovoltaic sites that enhance the integration of renewable sources in the case study.