A preliminary Study on Pump Storage Hydro-Electric Power (PSHP) and its Potentials in Sustainable Energy Development in the 21st Century

Authors

  • Nsikak Affia * Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering Technology, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3499-2688
  • Ephraim Okafor Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
  • Isdore Akwukwaegbu Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
  • Mathew Olubiwe Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
  • Michael Bassey Department of Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v3i2.50

Abstract

The growing demand for a reliable energy storage solution have become increasingly important due to the world's expanding energy consumption and increasing pressure for a transition to low-carbon and sustainable energy technologies. One of the most advanced, effective, and extensive energy storage technologies on the market right now is Pump Storage Hydro-Electric Power (PSHP). This research study offers a preliminary analysis of PSHP's contribution to 21st-century sustainable energy development, looking at its technological underpinnings, present worldwide implementation, and potential. The study also underscores how PSHP's grid stability, load balancing, and energy storage capabilities offering a seamless integration of intermittent renewable energy sources. The results from this study indicate that PSHP continues to be a vital accelerator of sustainable energy transitions in spite of current obstacles, especially in areas with a high penetration of renewable energy sources. Thus, to increase PSHP implementation and ensure that it is in line with both the demands of energy security and global climate goals, policy proposals and future research initiatives are put forth in this research. This present research study supports the PSHP's critical position in a decarbonized energy future and advances to the continuing conversation on sustainable energy storage technologies.

Keywords:

Pump storage hydro-electric power, Renewable energy integration, Energy storage

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Affia, N., Okafor, E. ., Akwukwaegbu, I. ., Olubiwe, M. ., & Bassey, M. . (2026). A preliminary Study on Pump Storage Hydro-Electric Power (PSHP) and its Potentials in Sustainable Energy Development in the 21st Century. Journal of Environmental Engineering and Energy, 3(2), 116-131. https://doi.org/10.22105/jeee.v3i2.50