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Drax applies to expand Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant

May 17, 2022
Drax has applied to expand its Cruachan pumped hydro storage plant under Section 36, creating long-duration storage that could boost the rollout of renewables.
The pumped hydro facility will be located at Loch Awe, which is also home to Kilchurn Castle. Image: Simaron/Flickr.

ILI Group to develop 1.5GW pumped storage hydro project

February 8, 2022
Clean energy developer ILI Group has begun the initial planning phase for a new pumped storage hydro project in Scotland.
Cruachan Dam, Scotland, an existing 440MW pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) facility, one of only four in the UK. Companies like owner Drax say the government support is needed to enable the deployment of more projects like it. Image: Drax.

Drax to expand pumped storage hydro station Hollow Mountain

June 25, 2021
Drax has announced plans for a new underground pumped hydro storage power station, and will seek planning permission to expand its Cruachan site in Scotland to 1.04GW.
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ILI Group gain approval for pumped hydro at iconic Loch Ness

June 14, 2021
ILI Group has had its 450MW pumped hydro plant, which is to sit on the shores of the iconic Loch Ness, approved by the Scottish government.
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Loch Ness pumped hydro developers win consent for 50MW battery project

February 23, 2021
Planning consent has been granted for a 50MW battery energy storage project in Aberdeenshire for developer Intelligent Land Investments Group (ILI Group).

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