Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China

Pumped storage power stations (PSPSs, hereafter) have garnered significant attention due to their critical roles in peak regulation and frequency modulation, contributing to the advancement of global new energy and power systems. Site selection of power stations is the key to successful operation. I...

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Main Authors: Hui Zhao, Yanqi Xu
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description Pumped storage power stations (PSPSs, hereafter) have garnered significant attention due to their critical roles in peak regulation and frequency modulation, contributing to the advancement of global new energy and power systems. Site selection of power stations is the key to successful operation. In this paper, a new site selection index system and evaluation model covering hydrogeology, construction, social economy, and energy grid are proposed to meet the multi-energy complementary needs of new energy sources. The index system was constructed by the literature review and Delphi method, the subjective and objective weights were calculated by the G1 method and Gini weighting method, and the combined weights were obtained by modifying the G1 method based on the Gini coefficient. The VIKOR method was used to evaluate the pre-selected sites, determine the best scheme, and verify the stability of the results. The results of the case study show that the Centian station site in Guangdong Province is the most promising. This study provides decision support for the construction of pumped storage power plants and has important significance for the development of clean energy and new power systems.
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spelling doaj-art-eacc95b9f2c54b0387a81585408cf01a2025-08-20T02:35:47ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-07-011813354910.3390/en18133549Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in ChinaHui Zhao0Yanqi Xu1School of Management Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777, Jialingjiang East Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao 266525, ChinaSchool of Management Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, No. 777, Jialingjiang East Road, Huangdao District, Qingdao 266525, ChinaPumped storage power stations (PSPSs, hereafter) have garnered significant attention due to their critical roles in peak regulation and frequency modulation, contributing to the advancement of global new energy and power systems. Site selection of power stations is the key to successful operation. In this paper, a new site selection index system and evaluation model covering hydrogeology, construction, social economy, and energy grid are proposed to meet the multi-energy complementary needs of new energy sources. The index system was constructed by the literature review and Delphi method, the subjective and objective weights were calculated by the G1 method and Gini weighting method, and the combined weights were obtained by modifying the G1 method based on the Gini coefficient. The VIKOR method was used to evaluate the pre-selected sites, determine the best scheme, and verify the stability of the results. The results of the case study show that the Centian station site in Guangdong Province is the most promising. This study provides decision support for the construction of pumped storage power plants and has important significance for the development of clean energy and new power systems.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/13/3549pumped storage power stationmulti-energy complementationlocation decisionprospect theoryVIKOR method
spellingShingle Hui Zhao
Yanqi Xu
Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China
Energies
pumped storage power station
multi-energy complementation
location decision
prospect theory
VIKOR method
title Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China
title_full Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China
title_fullStr Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China
title_full_unstemmed Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China
title_short Site Selection Evaluation of Pumped Storage Power Station Based on Multi-Energy Complementary Perspective: A Case Study in China
title_sort site selection evaluation of pumped storage power station based on multi energy complementary perspective a case study in china
topic pumped storage power station
multi-energy complementation
location decision
prospect theory
VIKOR method
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/13/3549
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