Coire Glas is a 1,500MW hydro power project. It is planned on Loch Lochy river/basin in Scotland, the UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2024 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2031. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by SSE. The company has a stake of 100%.
Coire Glas is a pumped storage project. The gross head of the project will be 500m. The project is expected to generate 30 GWh of electricity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2024. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2031.
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About SSE
SSE Plc (SSE) is an integrated energy utility, that develops, owns and operates energy and related infrastructure, and provides related services. The company is involved in onshore and offshore wind, hydropower, flexible thermal generation, solar and battery technologies, electricity transmission and distribution, and localized energy systems. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity and supplies gas. SSE generates electricity through renewable and non-renewable sources. It has electricity transmission businesses in the north of Scotland, electricity distribution in the north of Scotland and southern central England, and gas distribution in Scotland and southern England. SSE also offers energy portfolio management services and gas storage facilities. The company serves residential and commercial customers in Ireland and the UK. SSE is headquartered in Perth, Scotland, the UK.
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