Pumped-storage hydroelectric plant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-001820",
  "term": "Pumped-storage hydroelectric plant",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "A plant that usually generates electric energy during peak load periods by using water previously pumped into an elevated storage reservoir during off-peak periods when excess generating capacity is available to do so. When additional generating capacity is needed, the water can be released from the reservoir through a conduit to turbine generators located in a power plant at a lower level.",
  "subject": "Electricity",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/pumped-storage-hydroelectric-plant/"
}