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Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project

Sector: Hydro • Location: Pineville, Kentucky, United States

Source: POWER Magazine

Project
Under Construction

The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project is a closed-loop, 287-MW hydropower facility being constructed on a former coal mining site in Kentucky. It aims to repurpose the land for renewable energy generation, providing a resilient source of electricity, particularly during extreme weather events.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location
Pineville, Kentucky, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
POWER Magazine

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The project “Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Hydro sector, located in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from POWER Magazine.

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2026-07-22

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The Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project is a closed-loop, 287-MW hydropower facility being constructed on a former coal mining site in Kentucky. It aims to repurpose the land for renewable energy generation, providing a resilient source of electricity, particularly during extreme weather events.

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Energy

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Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Kentucky

City

Pineville

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POWER Magazine

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Sector

Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government

Article published date

2025-03-20

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