The Northwest’s largest proposed energy storage project just got the go-ahead from the federal government, which means construction could kick off in the next few years.
The Goldendale Energy Storage Project, based in south-central Washington, could generate enough energy to power almost all of Seattle’s homes for up to 12 hours.
The project would pump water between an upper and lower reservoir. Water would tumble from the upper reservoir through an underground turbine to generate energy when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. Developers said this project will help fill in the gaps…