THE MOKELUMNE WATER BATTERY PROJECT

THE MOKELUMNE WATER BATTERY PROJECT

Pumped-storage hydropower is a method of storing energy by pumping water uphill and holding it in a reservoir. This water can be released downhill later through the hydropower turbines when it is most needed.

The Mokelumne Water Battery Project will reduce California’s reliance on fossil fuels by meeting the state’s energy demands with reliable renewable energy.

ABOUT THE

PROJECT

WHAT ARE

THE BENEFITS?

THE PROJECT

  • Planned 400 MW Project

  • 2 Reversible Pump-Turbines

  • 3,200 MWh of zero emission energy (estimated)

  • 8-10 hours of energy storage

  • Cycle water between Lower Bear and Salt Springs reservoirs

  • Transmission interconnection @ 230kV

  • Support integration of additional renewable energy

  • Design to incorporate goal of minimal site disturbance

MEETINGS

  • A video recording of the meeting

  • A document with the meeting summary

  • A PowerPoint of the meeting presentation

DOCUMENTS

  • The pre-application document

  • VOLUME 1: Pre-Application Document, Appendices A-H

  • VOLUME 2: Appendix I

  • VOLUME 3: Appendices J-O

  • Progress reports

The project leaders have spent their careers working towards environmental causes & encouraging of renewable energy.