Coire Glas pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme, Scotland
Name and Location
Coire Glas pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme, Scotland.
Client
SSE.
Project Description
The 600 MW Coire Glas pumped-storage scheme will extract, store and release energy to and from the electricity transmission system to help balance supply and demand for power on a national scale. The proposed scheme involves constructing a dam and creating a new reservoir formed at Loch a’ Choire Ghlais.
Water will be transferred between the new reservoir and an underground cavern power station through a headrace tunnel, and between the power station and Loch Lochy through a tailrace tunnel.
Value
It is currently estimated that it will require a total investment of around £800-million.
Duration
A final investment decision on the project is expected in 2015 at the earliest.
Latest Developments
The Scottish Ministers granted consent for the Coire Glas pumped-storage proposal in December 2013.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
SSE media team, tel +44 845 0760 530 or email media@sse.com.
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