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Hidroelectrica says Frunzaru hydropower units can operate in pumping mode under normal conditions

PUBT·08/21/2026 05:44:49
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Hidroelectrica says Frunzaru hydropower units can operate in pumping mode under normal conditions
  • Hidroelectrica ran pumping-mode tests at the Frunzaru hydropower plant with Transelectrica, DEO Oltenia.
  • Tests indicated hydro units can operate in pump mode under normal conditions, supporting a potential shift toward pumped-storage operations.
  • Next phase targets economic viability, including commercial terms to monetize pumping-mode flexibility for Romania’s power system.
  • Work may be extended across the Lower Olt cascade, using Frunzaru results to assess wider deployment.


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