Cruachan is a 440MW hydro power project. It is located in Scotland, the UK. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1965.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Hydropower | 440 | 440 | – | Active | Scotland, the UK |
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Description
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The project is currently owned by Drax Group.
Cruachan is a pumped storage project. The hydro reservoir capacity is 10 million cubic meter. Cruachan underwent through rehabilitation & modernization during 2003 ; 2009. The project generated 705 GWh of electricity.
Development Status
The project construction commenced in 1959 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1965.
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GE Renewable Energy was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 4 units of francis turbines, each with 120MW nameplate capacity.
GE Renewable Energy supplied 4 electric generators for the project.
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