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Developer proposes pumped storage hydropower project in Wise
Original: Developer eyes Wise for pumped storage hydropower
A developer is considering Wise as the site for a pumped storage hydropower project, according to Virginia Business. Pumped storage facilities move water between reservoirs to generate electricity on demand and are viewed as a way to support grid reliability alongside renewable energy. The proposal would bring potential investment and construction activity to southwest Virginia, though details on scale and timeline have not been reported.
Why now: The potential clean-energy investment and jobs for southwest Virginia are drawing regional attention.
Evidence
- Developer eyes Wise for pumped storage hydropower · virginiabusiness.com
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