Hydro-electric power station, Scotland.
Sloy hudro-electric power station was commissioned in 1950 primarily to supply electricity to Clydeside and Central Scotland at times of peak demand. It makes use of the waters of Loch Sloy some 285 metres above sea level and has an operating head of 277 metres. When brought into service the power station can be operating at full load within 5 minutes from a standing start. It has an installed capacity of 160 megawatts (MW), the largest capacity of Scottish and Southern's conventional hydro stations. At full load nearly 1 million gallons of water pass through every minute. In the late 1990's Sloy power station underwent refurbishment at a total cost of £113 million and will ensure the continued operation of the plant for a further 30 to 40 years. As well as extending the life of the station the electrical capacity has also been increased through the installation of modern turbine and generator technologies.
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Location: Inveruglas, Dumbartonshire, Scotland.
Photo credit: © Clynt Garnham Renewable Energy / Alamy / Afripics
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