In a recent update, RPlus Hydro, a renewable energies provider specializing in pumped storage hydropower projects, shared details about their Seminoe Reservoir electrical storage system. Pumped storage is a method of stockpiling electrical energy using water and gravity, where water is pumped from a lower body of water to a higher elevation lake. When electricity demand exceeds supply, the higher lake drains down through a turbine, generating electricity. The upper reservoir for this project will be built in the mountains northeast of the Seminoe Reservoir and is expected to generate nearly a gigawatt of electricity for half a day. The project aims to help Wyoming maintain its role as an energy leader and will provide economic benefits to Carbon County. However, there are still several hurdles to overcome before construction can begin.
July 27, 2023 – RPlus Hydro, a renewable energies provider specializing in pumped storage hydropower projects, presented an update on their Seminoe Reservoir electrical storage system to the county commissioners. The project involves using water and gravity to stockpile electrical energy. Water is pumped from a lower body of water to a higher elevation, and when there is a demand for electricity, the water is allowed to drain down through a turbine, creating electricity. The upper reservoir for this project will be built in the mountains northeast of the Seminoe Reservoir. According to Lars Dorr, the Program Manager for RPlus Hydro, the upper reservoir is expected to generate nearly a gigawatt of electricity for approximately half a day. He also mentioned that the project will help Wyoming maintain its role as one of the country’s energy leaders and will provide employment opportunities during construction.
In terms of the impact on the Seminoe Reservoir, Dorr explained that filling the upper lake could cause the water level to drop between half a foot to nearly two feet, depending on the amount of water in the reservoir. He also mentioned that it would take about 15 hours to fill the upper reservoir if it was completely drained. However, Dorr emphasized that the project is still in its early stages and requires completion of environmental studies and authorization from regulatory agencies. Construction is not expected to begin for another year after obtaining final authorization.
In conclusion, the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project presented by RPlus Hydro has the potential to significantly contribute to Wyoming’s energy production and provide economic benefits to Carbon County. However, it is important to consider the environmental impact and ensure that all necessary studies and authorizations are completed before proceeding with construction.
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