Definition: Mixed hydro plants (code RA120)

Category: Energy

Hydro plants with natural water inflow into an upper reservoir where part or all equipment can be used for pumping water uphill; the electricity generated is a consequence of both natural water inflow and water previously pumped uphill. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:32008R1099 Relationships between products and flows of energy balances