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March 29, 2026Open Access

Benchmarking small-scale pumped hydro schemes that have potential for flood management benefits

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BOBen OrrissPSPeter Melville Shreeve

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Overview

Literature review reveals no methodology for assessing flood risk and energy storage, indicating a need for new approaches.

Key Points

  • The study aims to develop a methodology for assessing the combined benefits of flood risk management and small-scale energy storage.
  • Reviewed existing literature on flood risk and energy storage methodologies.
  • Developed a bespoke assessment methodology for a community in Dawlish, Devon.
  • Collated key parameters related to flood risk management and energy generation.
  • Tested the methodology using river flow data from the study site.
  • Generated key performance indicators for various system configurations.
  • Initial findings indicate that the pumped hydro system could offer modest economic returns.
  • The installation is projected to deliver significant flood risk management benefits.
  • Further refinement of the methodology and sensitivity testing are recommended.

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Orriss et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c399de0f0f753b39e89fhttps://doi.org/10.71573/e03rw170
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