GK Question

science medium true_false

True or False: Pumped hydro storage is the largest-capacity form of grid energy storage globally.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Pumped hydro stores energy by pumping water uphill during low demand; releases through turbines during peak. Accounts for >90% of global grid storage capacity. India has several operational plants. [[MNRE Reports]]

Topic Physics - Energy Storage
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC