The development prospects of energy storage power station in Zurich Switzerland

What is the future of electricity storage in Switzerland?

One important pillar of this strategy is the further development of electricity storage capacity in Switzerland. In the next years, three large-scale pumped hydro storage power plants will be connected to the grid. The first, the Limmern pumped storage plant (1 GW), should become operational in 2016.

Will pumped storage hydroelectric stations be built in Switzerland by 2040?

Fifteen pumped storage hydroelectric stations may be built in Switzerland by 2040, able to provide 2 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity each winter – a round table organised on 13th December by a government body announced.

Where was the first pumped hydro storage power station built?

The world's earliest pumped hydro storage power station was the Netala Power Station set up in 1882 in Zurich, Switzerland. It was a seasonal pumped hydro storage power station with a lift of 153 m and power of 515 kW. In 1908, Italy built a pumped hydro storage power station on the Ubyangni Mountain.

Does Switzerland support pumped storage operators?

Despite the government’s objectives defined in the Energy Strategy 2050, there is currently no direct support via subsidy for pumped storage operators in Switzerland.

Can pumped hydro storage power stations be used in grid peak modulation?

With the development of power technology, pumped hydro storage power stations will be gradually used in grid peak modulation. The world's earliest pumped hydro storage power station was the Netala Power Station set up in 1882 in Zurich, Switzerland. It was a seasonal pumped hydro storage power station with a lift of 153 m and power of 515 kW.

How many pumped hydro storage plants are there in Switzerland?

In the past, a total of 14, mostly small sized pumped hydro storage plants, were built, the last of which was commissioned in 1990. However, the combined capacity of these plants only amounts to 1380 MW contributing to approximately 4.4% of the total electricity produced in Switzerland.