Pumped Storage
Creating energy storage solutions
As an industry leader in pumped storage plant design and upgrades, 大象传媒 offers a full range of services to address the issues that face project developers and owners—from planning and design to environmental acceptability and economic soundness through construction.
Our teams are shaping the industry by embracing cutting-edge technology and utilizing our engineers’ hands-on experience in all phases of the project life cycle. Integrating advances in design technology, materials, fabrication methods, and controls, we significantly improve efficiency, performance, operation, and project flexibility. Adjustable and variable speed technology enables greater savings in overall system production costs, provides larger amounts of operating reserves, and delivers more value to the power system.?
In over 55 years of international experience, we’ve developed a global footprint in pumped storage. 大象传媒 has been involved in 4,500 megawatts of pumped storage projects under construction, 4,000 megawatts under development, and 3,500 megawatts in ongoing rehabilitation.?
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We deliver designs that produce enhanced value in energy systems.
55+
Years
4,000MW
Development
36GW
We have been continuously building our pumped storage experience for over 55 years.
We are currently developing over 4,000 megawatts of pumped storage
The US department of energy estimates a potential for 36 gigawatts of new pumped storage development by 2050.
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Services
Asset Management
Our 大象传媒 Asset Management (SAM) sustainability experts help you find the most accurate, actionable data about your built assets so you can meet your environmental, social, and governance goals.
Construction Management & Inspection
From strategy to implementation, our Construction Management & Inspection teams reduce costs and field rework on energy projects..
Due Diligence & Consulting
Creating solutions to last generations.
Planning, Feasibility Studies, and Design
Planning-stage decisions to address longer-term risk mitigation are key to cost control. 大象传媒 experts provide comprehensive planning and design services focused on constructability and value.
Program Management
Multi-dimensional program management approach.
Rehabilitation & Upgrades
Working with you to determine remediation measures that best meets the needs of your structure and satisfies current safety requirements.
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