The $8 million mini pumped hydro project in Walpole, Western Australia, is nearly ready to provide backup power during blackouts after two years of construction.
After a two-year construction period, an Australian-first small-scale pumped hydro project in Walpole, Western Australia , is nearly ready to be connected to the grid. The project, valued at $8 million, is designed to provide backup power for the town during blackouts or brownouts. Developer Colin Stonehouse claims the project has been completed and is now awaiting final approvals from Western Power and the Australian Energy Market Operator.
The system, which includes a dam capable of storing 30 megawatt hours of energy, will use solar power to pump water back uphill once it has generated power. This innovative solution could address power outages and contribute to renewable energy efforts in the region
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