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Just as solar and wind energy decarbonise electricity supply, pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) is a mature technology that will be a core part of the energy mix in the transition to a net zero emissions future. It is critical as pumped hydro storage provides highly reliable, long-duration storage, that can help meet power generation demand and support an electricity system with high levels of renewable energy.
Clean energy storage technologies are an essential part of the future power system, and PHES has an important role to play, stabilising the grid and complementing the typically shorter duration storage provided by batteries.
The PHES resurgence in Australia brings different considerations to other locations globally, including prioritising biodiversity and First Nations matters before looking at design, engineering and delivery. Hear from Aurecon's experts as we dive deeper into the key considerations for delivering these complex projects.
We asked some of our experts about the key considerations on bringing pumped hydropower projects to life to support its re-emergence in Australia as part of the renewable energy transition.
2:07Aurecon’s Mohsen Moeini, Hydropower Leader for Australia, explains why prioritising biodiversity and First Nations matters are a must and the big role for pumped storage in Australia's energy transition.
1:50Aurecon’s Sinja Pejanovic, Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Specialist, shares why collaborative delivery models and harnessing multidisciplinary skills is crucial to making pumped hydro projects a success.
1:42Aurecon’s Hamid Alaedini, Tunnelling and Hydropower Specialist, shares what should be considered to mitigate risks and how projects can benefit from tunnelling experience across other industries.
2:24Aurecon’s Dr Bari Thomas, Ground and Underground Engineering Specialist, explains why a deep knowledge of site geology is fundamental to understanding risk, and how predictive ground modelling plays a critical role.
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Delivering pumped hydro projects is multi-disciplinary and require specialists with expertise in water engineering, dams, power generation and power transmission, underground engineering, tunnelling, environment and planning, and more.
At Aurecon, we work together to bring the right experience and right expertise from across our business to these large, transformative projects.
Collaborative delivery models are particularly important for these projects due to their size, complexity, longer development times and often remote locations. Mitigating risks related to site location, access, underground works, resourcing and logistics needs planning from early stages of the design with all stakeholders and delivery partners.
To find out more, get in touch with one of our team members below.
Hydropower Leader – Australia
Managing Director, Energy – Australia
Water Leader – Australia
