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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

Recently, the term pumped-storage hydropower is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?

A
Irrigation of terraced crop fields
B
Lift irrigation of cereal crops
C
Long duration energy storage
D
Rainwater harvesting system
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UPSC Prelims
2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I
Recently, the term pumped-storage hydropower is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?
Correct Answer
Long duration energy storage
Science & Tech: Energy Storage.Technology: Pumped-storage hydropower.Details: Pumped-storage hydropower is essentially a massive, highly efficient gravity batte......
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Pumped-storage hydropower.
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Pumped-storage hydropower is essentially a massive, highly efficient gravity battery. During periods of low electricity demand, excess grid power is used to pump water up into an elevated reservoir. When demand peaks, the water is released back down through turbines to quickly generate power, making it the most established method for reliable, long-duration energy storage.
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