The global pure pumped storage hydropower capacity increased by more than 30 percent in roughly a decade, from some 100 gigawatts in 2010 to more than 142 gigawatts in 2024. That year, China had the largest pumped hydro storage capacity, at more than 50 gigawatts.
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IRENA. (March 28, 2025). Pure pumped storage hydropower capacity worldwide from 2010 to 2024 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1304113/pumped-storage-hydropower-capacity-worldwide/
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