Deep within the slopes of Changlongshan mountain in East China's Zhejiang, an engineering marvel is making green energy history! This "water battery" is a pumped-storage hydropower station that powers 2 million homes while cutting 420,000 tons of carbon emissions every year.
Erik Solheim, chairman of the Europe-Asia Center and former UN under-secretary-general, visited the site to witness how nature and innovation combine to create a giant "green power bank." The station stores surplus energy by moving water to an elevated reservoir during low demand and releasing it when needed to stabilize the grid.
This breakthrough is like nature's rechargeable battery, powering communities just as we charge our smartphones overnight. It stands as an inspiring symbol for sustainability and technological progress, lighting the way toward a cleaner future. 💧🌱⚡
Changlongshan's water battery is not only a feat of engineering but also a beacon of hope, showing how green innovation can drive the energy revolution and secure a better tomorrow for everyone.
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Changlongshan "water battery": Storing energy, sustaining nature
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