In 2024, China ranked first in the world in terms of pumped storage hydropower capacity, with more than 50.9 gigawatts. Japan and the United States followed second and third respectively, with roughly 21.9 gigawatts and 18.9 gigawatts of capacity respectively.
Capacity of pumped storage hydropower worldwide in 2024, by leading country
(in megawatts)
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