Advanced Pumped Storage
Renewable energy, ready when it’s needed.
ARECOR develops advanced pumped hydro energy storage (A-PHES) projects that store surplus renewable energy and release it when demand rises.
01 · Pump
Store energy
Surplus renewable electricity powers pumps that move water from a lower reservoir to an upper reservoir, storing energy for later use.
02 · Generate
Generate electricity
When power is needed, stored water flows back through turbines to the lower reservoir, generating electricity to meet demand.
A more resilient energy system
01
Balance supply and demand
Store excess energy when it’s available and deliver power when it’s needed.
02
Support more renewable energy
Help integrate variable sources like wind and solar, making better use of the electricity they produce.
03
Strengthen grid resilience
Provide stored energy to help maintain a reliable electricity supply.
17%–31%
Lower levelized cost of storage
Compared with battery energy storage systems (BESS), based on ARECOR’s stated comparison.