Pumped Hydro Electric Energy Storage for Rural Electrification

The book "Pumped Hydro Electric Energy Storage for Rural Electrification" provides a comprehensive analysis of pumped storage systems that are crucial for rural electrification. Given the increasing demand for electricity and growing environmental concerns, the use of renewable energy sources is becoming increasingly important. This technical book examines the challenges of energy storage, which is essential for the broader application of renewable energy sources. It explains how excess electrical energy is converted into potential energy by pumping water into a higher elevation reservoir. This method allows for long-term storage and subsequent use for electricity generation through hydraulic turbines. The book also offers estimates of energy demand at different times of the day, as well as information on reservoir dimensions and the parameters of hydropower plants.