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HYDROMINE

Pumped HYDROelectric Storage in post MINEd areas to support regional net-zero emission energy systems development

The project aims to support the development and optimisation of an integrated European net-zero emissions energy system by multiple small and medium size cost effective and efficient Pumped Hydroelectric Storage (PHS) energy storages offering at the same time significant environmental benefits.

Joint Call 2023
Category Hydroelectric pumped storage
Call Module 2: Energy system flexibility: renewables production, storage and system integration
Duration December 2024 - December 2027
Status Active
Coordinating institution Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Project coordinator Moczko Przemyslaw
Coordinating country Poland
Funding € 2069601.07 (based on project factsheets from multiple parties and is subject to change)
Participating countries Germany · Poland · Greece · Romania · Czech Republic

About the project

The aim of the HYDROMINE project is to develop and implement innovative, small and medium-sized hydroelectric pumped storage (PHS) systems in post-mining areas and quarries in Europe. The project involves the assessment of the potential of such locations, the construction of a PHS demonstrator using pumps acting as turbines (PAT), the development of efficient energy storage PHS units and ecological pipelines from renewable materials. The aim is also to create a database of potential installation locations and tools to support their assessment and planning. The project contributes to the energy transition by storing energy from renewable sources, remediating post-industrial areas and promoting sustainable technologies in line with the EU’s climate neutrality goals. After the project completion, its results are expected to be implemented by the project partner. After the project completion, its results are expected to be quickly implemented by the project partner in the form of a full-scale energy storage.