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HydroMine: A Novel Concept of Small Pumped‑Hydro Energy Storage in Post‑Mining Landscapes

Vlastimil Moni, Michail Galetakis, Foteini Stathogianni

iSET Journal X:X

The European power system is facing an increasing need for flexible and long‑term sustainable energy storage technologies due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources. Small pumped‑hydro storage systems (SPHS) represent a promising solution, particularly when installed in post‑mining landscapes where existing residual open‑pit voids can be utilised and environmental impacts minimized.. The HYDROMINE project focuses on developing a replicable small‑scale PHS technology that integrates pump‑as‑turbine (PAT) reversible hydraulic machines, bio‑based polyethylene pipeline systems, geotechnical and...