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Friday, August 22, 2025 Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH) is a proven and essential technology for storing excess electricity and balancing energy grids, especially with rising renewable energy adoption. By using two reservoirs at different elevations, PSH stores energy during low demand and generates electricity during peak periods. With projects in the UK, Australia, and worldwide, PSH supports sustainable energy, economic growth, and grid stability while integrating civil and geo-environmental engineering expertise.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Civil and geo-environmental engineers play critical roles in pumped storage hydropower (PSH) projects. Civil engineers ensure structural stability, design reservoirs, and develop infrastructure, while geo-environmental engineers focus on site selection, environmental protection, water quality, and risk mitigation, ensuring sustainable and safe energy storage solutions.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is the backbone of global energy storage, providing over 90% of stored electricity capacity worldwide. By moving water between reservoirs at different elevations, PSH balances renewable energy supply, supports grid stability, and accelerates the green energy transition.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Neom is one of the world’s largest and most ambitious urban development projects, part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spanning over 10,000 square miles, Neom includes The Line, Oxagon, Trojena, and Sindalah. The project aims to create a sustainable, technologically advanced, and economically diverse city while addressing environmental and social challenges.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Structural engineering ensures that buildings, bridges, and infrastructure are safe, resilient, and cost-effective. Combining science and creativity, structural engineers design new projects, retrofit existing structures, and develop solutions to withstand forces like earthquakes, wind, and gravity.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Structural engineering is essential for designing safe, cost-effective, and visually impressive buildings and infrastructure. From ensuring structural integrity to optimizing materials and budgets, structural engineers play a crucial role in both new projects and renovations.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Several world-renowned architectural and engineering firms are contributing to the design and planning of Neom, including Morphosis, OMA, Adjaye Associates, HOK, UNStudio, and more — each shaping the ambitious vision of The Line and other Neom components.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Structural engineering blends science and creativity to design safe, resilient, and efficient structures. From seismic engineering to software development for structural analysis, ongoing research and education—such as that at UBC—continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in infrastructure design.

Friday, August 22, 2025 The Neom project is Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious civil engineering initiative, aiming to transform its economy and reduce oil dependency. Covering projects like The Line, Neom faces scaled-back targets, financial challenges, and global scrutiny — yet it remains a cornerstone of Vision 2030.

Friday, August 22, 2025 Geo-environmental engineering focuses on protecting the environment and public health by assessing, mitigating, and preventing risks such as contamination, hazardous waste, and natural hazards. Its applications range from pollution control to flood prevention, making it a critical field for sustainable development.