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Global pumped storage capacity by select country 2015

Capacity of pumped storage hydropower worldwide in 2015, by select country (in megawatts)
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The data displays the capacity of pumped storage hydropower worldwide in 2015, with a breakdown by select country. As of that time, Japan's pumped storage hydropower capacity amounted to approx. 28 gigawatts.

Japan 27637
China 23060
United States 22441
Italy 7555
France 6985
Germany 6806
Spain 5268
Austria 5200
India 4786
South Korea 4700