FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF PUMP STORAGE HYDROPOWER PLANT AT TARBELA DAM

Abstract

Electricity generated by certain renewable energy resources is intermittent, making it challenging to match supply with demand. Therefore, large-scale energy storage systems are essential to balance supply and demand effectively, ensuring grid stability and reliability Unlike other forms of energy storage pumped storage hydropower plants (PSHPs) have low environmental impacts and are sustainable as well. Pumped storage hydropower is the most efficient storage technology and has proven to be a well-grounded power storage technology, especially in that era when the power demand is at its peak. This thesis comprises an encompassing feasibility analysis and design proposal for PSHPs at the Tarbela dam in Pakistan. A pumped storage hydropower plant of two reservoirs lower and an upper reservoir. The feasibility analysis appraises the mechanical and environmental suitability of the suggested PSH plant. Attention is paid to optimizing the design to maximize the energy output and minimize construction costs, lighten the environmental impacts. By Leveraging the topographical elements and hydraulic potential of the site, the proposed project assures and advances significantly Pakistan's energy security while mitigating carbon emissions and environmental deterioration.