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Best Practice Guide GlossaryBrowse the glossary alphabetically: PUMPED HYDROELECTRIC STORAGE Return to list of termsCommercial method used for large-scale storage of power. During off-peak times, excess power is used to pump water to a reservoir. During peak times, the reservoir releases water to operate hydroelectric generators. Source: California Energy Commission |