Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.33% is in the UK. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in the UK, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Coire Glas
The Coire Glas is a 1,500MW hydro power project located in Scotland, the UK. It is being developed by SSE. The project is currently in permitting stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2030. The project is owned by SSE. Buy the profile here.
2. Balliemeanoch Pumped Storage Project
Balliemeanoch Pumped Storage Project is a 1,500MW hydro power project in Scotland, the UK. Intelligent Land Investment Group is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2034. The project is currently in announced stage. It is owned by Intelligent Land Investments Group. Buy the profile here.
3. Earba
The 900MW Earba is located in the UK. It is owned by Gilkes Energy. The hydro project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2033. Gilkes Energy is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Corrievarkie
The Corrievarkie is a 600MW hydro power project. It is planned in Scotland, the UK. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Intelligent Land Investment Group. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2033. Intelligent Land Investments Group is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Loch Kemp
The 600MW hydro project, Loch Kemp is expected to get commissioned by 2031. It is being developed by Statera Energy. The project is currently in permitting stage. Statera Energy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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