PUMPED STORAGE TUNNELS | INSIGHT


PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER – HELPING TO DRIVE THE ENERGY TRANSITION


With the need to address the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources, pumped storage hydropower can help, says Stantec’s Greg Raines, Vice President, and Don Erpenbeck, Vice President and Global Section Leader (Dams & Hydropower). Underground construction has a role to play in pursuing that path


As the world continues to navigate the energy transition, we are looking to renewable sources of energy to start replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation. This will help us to significantly reduce emissions and leave a cleaner, green planet for future generations. Whether it is solar power, wind power, or hydropower, renewable sources of energy produce no greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and can provide us with abundant clean power for communities in need.


Above: Inspecting Rocky Mt pumped storage tunnels ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF STANTEC Fall 2023 | 19


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