Pumped storage hydroelectric plant

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022795",
  "term": "Pumped storage hydroelectric plant",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Plant",
  "definition": "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": "Built environments",
  "references": [
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pumped-storage-hydroelectric-plant/"
}