New Energy Storage Hydropower Station

Will SSE Renewables convert Sloy hydro power station to pumped storage?

The visit marks the 80 th Anniversary of the 1943 Hydro Electric Development (Scotland) Act, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens eight decades years ago. Now, 80 years later, SSE Renewables is announcing plans to convert its existing conventional 152.5MW Sloy hydro power station to pumped storage.

Will SSE sign off pumped hydro storage in 2020?

Scottish ministers approved the 1.5GW pumped storage facility in 2020. But power giant SSE wants assurances from the UK government before finally signing it off. A spokesperson for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said it was "committed to supporting the low carbon hydro sector, including hydro storage".

Could a 4.5GW pumped hydro system save the UK money?

It found that 4.5GW of new long duration pumped hydro storage with 90GWh of storage could save up to £690 million per year in energy system costs by 2050. This would help the UK transition to a net zero carbon emission system. SSE Renewables commissioned the report by Imperial Consultants.

Is pumped hydro storage a key part of the energy transition?

The Scottish Government has long been supportive of pumped hydro storage capacity, which we believe will play a key role in the energy transition and is a vital component of a more flexible, resilient and secure electricity supply." The Net Zero and Energy Secretary continued:

Could pumped hydro storage save £690 million a year?

In fact, investing in pumped hydro storage could save up to £690 million a year on the pathway to net zero. This figure is from a study by independent researchers. It found that 4.5GW of new long duration pumped hydro storage with 90GWh of storage could save up to £690 million per year in energy system costs by 2050.

Is pumped hydro storage the future of energy storage?

The future of energy storage is exciting. Pumped hydro storage is set to play a significant role in shaping that future. It has the potential to revolutionise the way we store and use renewable energy. With it, we can create a cleaner and more sustainable world for future generations.