# NSW Government Approves First Pumped Hydro Project Since Snowy 2.0
The NSW government has approved a pumped hydro project in the Upper Hunter region, marking the first such approval since the commencement of the Snowy 2.0 scheme. The project has the capacity to power up to 120,000 homes.
The approval represents a significant development in NSW's energy infrastructure, as pumped hydro facilities are used to store energy by pumping water uphill to a reservoir during periods of low demand, then releasing it through turbines to generate electricity during peak demand periods. This project is expected to contribute to the state's renewable energy and storage capacity.
The Upper Hunter location places the development in a region with existing energy infrastructure. The project's approval follows ongoing efforts to expand energy storage solutions across NSW as the state transitions its electricity generation mix.
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