Artificial Lake Energy Storage Project in Arizona Desert
Sector: Solar • Location: Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States
Source: ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde
The Salt River Project (SRP) plans to build a huge artificial lake in the desert of Arizona to improve energy storage capabilities. This pumped storage hydropower system aims to store renewable energy, particularly solar power, by pumping water uphill during excess solar generation and releasing it to generate electricity when needed. The project is designed to have a lifespan of 100 years and a p
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Mass Transit, Hydro, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Residential, Government
- Location
- Phoenix metro area, Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Salt River Project (SRP) plans to build a huge artificial lake in the desert of Arizona to improve energy storage capabilities. This pumped storage hydropower system aims to store renewable energy, particularly solar power, by pumping water uphill during excess solar generation and releasing it to generate electricity when needed. The project is designed to have a lifespan of 100 years and a potential energy output of up to 2,000 megawatts, capable of powering approximately 450,000 homes for about 10 hours. The project faces environmental and logistical challenges, including concerns from local tribes and the presence of various species in the area. Construction is targeted to start by 2027 with operations beginning by 2033, and the project is expected to cost millions of dollars. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
City | Phoenix metro area |
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Source | ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Mass Transit, Hydro, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Residential, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-14 |
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