Distributed reservoir network pumped storage hydropower using dam–pond clusters: Optimal site selection and operation for enhanced renewable energy integration

Key Points

• Pumped storage significantly enhances renewable energy integration, offering reliable energy supply.
• Optimal site selection and operation analysis involves evaluating various dam-pond clusters for efficiency.
• Assessment utilizes complex models to identify best configurations across multiple geographical locations.
• Findings may enable improved renewable energy use, but results should be validated in real-world scenarios.