Kyushu Electric Power Co. and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Kyushu Regional Development Bureau are considering the construction of a new pumped storage power plant using two existing dams in Oita Prefecture. This initiative aims to reduce construction time and costs compared to building a new dam. The plan involves connecting Shimouke Dam and Matsubara Dam with a waterway, using pumped water to generate electricity during peak demand times. The project would also aid in flood control by utilizing the combined storage capacity of both dams. Source: Kyushu Electric Power
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