Dual water and energy storage scheme paves the way for high shares of renewable energy generation

https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=31639

"two distinct hydrological cycles in upstream and downstream areas, separating seasonal demand for water for hydroelectricity and irrigation... building hydro reservoirs in upstream areas backed with seasonal pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) to store water for hydropower generation and meet energy needs in upstream countries in winter. When this water reaches lower elevations, existing reservoirs downstream can be employed to store water until summertime"

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