Huadian Technology ›› 2008, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (11): 1-3.

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The use and economical value of pumped storage power station in operation of electric grid

ZHANG Zhenling1,2 CAI Zhenkun3   

  1. 1.Electric Power College of South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; 2.School of Guangdong Powor Industry,Guangzhou 51020,China;3.China Southern Power Grid Peak and Frequency Regulation Generation Corporation, Guangzhou 510630, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2008-11-25 Published:2008-11-25

Abstract: Aiming at the operation features of pumped storage generator set and principle of economical dispatch,the use of pumped storage power station in operation of electric grid was analyzed,which includes peak regulation,frequency regulation,phase regulation,backup for accident,stabilization of grid voltage and others,and these are helpful to relieve of peaking load for thermal power units,to ensure stable and economical operation of thermal power units and nuclear power units and to ensure stability and safety of power grid.The value of the pumped storage station in electricity market was analyzed too.

Key words: pumped storage generator set, peak regulation and frequency regulation, reactive, electricity market