Kentucky Pumped Storage Hydro Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Kentucky, United States
Source: Investing.com
A 266 MW pumped storage hydro project in Bell County, Kentucky, converting former coal mine land into a reliable energy storage facility providing up to 8 hours of storage. The project has preliminary federal permits and final licensing is projected for Q2 2027. Initial cost estimates are approximately $1.3 billion, excluding potential eligibility for a 50% investment tax credit. It is not current
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Energy Storage
- Location
- Kentucky, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Investing.com
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | A 266 MW pumped storage hydro project in Bell County, Kentucky, converting former coal mine land into a reliable energy storage facility providing up to 8 hours of storage. The project has preliminary federal permits and final licensing is projected for Q2 2027. Initial cost estimates are approximately $1.3 billion, excluding potential eligibility for a 50% investment tax credit. It is not currently in PPL's capital plan or earnings projections. |
Original sector | Energy |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Kentucky |
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Source | Investing.com |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Energy Storage |
Article published date | 2026-05-11 |
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