List of pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations


The following page lists all pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations that are larger than in installed generating capacity, which are currently operational or under construction. Those power stations that are smaller than, and those that are decommissioned or only at a planning/proposal stage may be found in regional lists, listed at the end of the page.

Pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations larger than 1000 MW capacity

The table below lists currently operational power stations. Some of these may have additional units under construction, but only current installed capacity is listed.
StationCountryLocationPower Capacity Storage Capacity Year
Bath County Pumped Storage Station3,00324,000
Huizhou Pumped Storage Power Station2,448
Guangdong Pumped Storage Power Station2,400
Okutataragi Pumped Storage Power Station1,932
Ludington Pumped Storage Power Plant1,87219,548
Tianhuangping Pumped Storage Power Station1,836
Tumut-31,800
Grand'Maison Dam1,800
La Muela II Pumped Storage Power Station1,772
Dinorwig Power Station1,7289,100
Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant1,65236,344
Mingtan Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant1,602
Okukiyotsu Pumped Storage Power Station 1,600
Castaic Power Plant1,566
Liyang Pumped Storage Power Station1,500
Xianju Pumped Storage Power Station1,500
Okumino Pumped Storage Power Station1,500
Linth-Limmern Pumped Storage Station1,480
Chaira Hydropower Cascade1,455
Sardar Sarovar Dam1,450
Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme1,33221,000
Entracque Power Plant1,317
Vianden Pumped Storage Plant1,296
Okawachi Pumped Storage Power Station1,280
Qingyuan Pumped Storage Power Station1,280
Shin Takasegawa Pumped Storage Station1,280
Presa de Aldeadávila1,243
Hohhot Pumped Storage Power Station1,224
Okuyoshino Pumped Storage Power Station1,206
Bailianhe Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Baoquan Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Heimifeng Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Helms Pumped Storage Plant1,200
Hohhot Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Hongping Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Kazunogawa Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Matanoagawa Dam1,200
Omarugawa Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Pushihe Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Shenzhen Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Tamahara Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Tongbai Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Xianyou Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Xilongchi Pumped Storage Power Station1,200
Zagorsk Pumped Storage Station1,200
Coo-Trois-Ponts Hydroelectric Power Station1,164
Blenheim-Gilboa Hydroelectric Power Station1,160
Okuyahagi Pumped Storage Power Station1,125
Shintoyone Pumped Storage Power Station1,125
Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Plant1,095
Northfield Mountain1,080
Muddy Run Pumped Storage Facility1,071
Bad Creek Hydroelectric Station1,065
Goldisthal Pumped Storage Station1,060
Imaichi Pumped Storage Plant1,050
Markersbach Pumped Storage Power Plant1,045
Siah Bishe Pumped Storage Power Plant1,040
Malta-Reisseck Power Plant Group1,026
Roncovalgrande Hydroelectric Plant1,016
Minhu Pumped Storage Hydro Power Station1,008
Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme1,00027,600
Edolo Pumped Storage Plant1,000
Presenzano Hydroelectric Plant1,000
Shimogo Pumped Storage Power Station1,000
Tai'an Pumped Storage Power Station1,000
Xiangshuijian Pumped Storage Power Station1,000
Yangyang Pumped Storage Power Station1,000
Yixing Pumped Storage Power Station1,000
Zhanghewan Pumped Storage Power Station1,000

Under construction

This table lists future 1,000 MW or larger stations that are under construction; some may be partially operational with a current installed capacity under 1,000 MW.
StationCountryLocationCapacity Storage capacity Expected Completion
Fengning Pumped Storage Power Station3,6002019-2021
Kannagawa Hydropower Plant2,8202020
Meizhou Pumped Storage Power Station2,4002022
Dniester Pumped Storage Power Station2,2682019-?
Changlongshan Pumped Storage Power Station2,1002021-2023
Jixi Pumped Storage Power Station1,8002019
Wendeng Pumped Storage Power Station1,8002021
Qingyuan Pumped Storage Power Station1,8002024
Jinyun Pumped Storage Power Station1,8002026
Dayahe Pumped Storage Power Station1,6002019
Dunhua Pumped Storage Power Station1,4002019
Luoning Pumped Storage Power Station1,4002026
Pingjiang Pumped Storage Power Station1,4002025
Xiamen Pumped Storage Power Station1,4002024
Ninghai Pumped Storage Power Station1,4002024
Zheng'an Pumped Storage Power Station1,4002023
Jurong Pumped Storage Power Station1,3502024
Yangjiang Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002023
Fukang Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002024
Baiyun Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002023
Zhouning Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002022
Huanggou Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002019
Jinzhai Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002020
Panlong Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002022
Funing Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002027
Qujiang Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002025
Jiaohe Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002026
Weifang Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002026
Hami Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002026
Tianchi Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002021
Yimeng Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002022
Yixian Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002026
Zhirui Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002025
Yuanqu Pumped Storage Power Station1,2002028
Upper Cisokan Pumped Storage Power Plant1,0402019
1 0002019-?
Tehri Pumped Storage Power Station1,0002020