The given diagram demonstrates how electricity is produced across a hydroelectric power station during the day and water is pumped back at night.
Overall, the station works in a cycle using two reservoir and reversible turbines. Water flows downhill to generate electricity during the day, while at night it is pumped uphill for reuse.
Initially, river water is stored in a high-level reservoir behind the dam. During the day, intake is opened, which allowing water to flow towards the power station. As it passes through reversible turbines, a generator produces electricity, which is transmitted through power lines to the national grid. The water is collected in the low-level reservoir.
At night, the process operates in the reverse direction. The intake is closed, and the turbines work as pumps. Water from the low-level reservoir is pushed back into high-level reservoir. It is stored there until the upcoming day, when it can flow again to generate electricity. Thus, the same water is used again in a continuous cycle.
