Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of…

Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?
  1. Irrigation of terraced crop fields
  2. Lift irrigation of cereal crops
  3. Long duration energy storage
  4. Rainwater harvesting system

Solution

Pumped-storage hydropower is a form of grid-scale, long-duration energy storage — water is pumped to an upper reservoir during off-peak hours and released through turbines during peak demand to generate electricity.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2024

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