First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead
Summary
Great Britain has approved plans to build the first new hydropower projects in over 40 years to help reduce reliance on imported energy. The energy regulator Ofgem has also approved 16 long-duration electricity storage projects using various technologies to support renewable energy use and maintain a steady power supply.Key Facts
- Ofgem gave provisional approval for 16 electricity storage projects that can store power for 8 hours or more.
- Three new pumped storage hydropower projects will be built in Northern Scotland, including one using water from Loch Ness.
- These hydropower projects are the first new ones since the Dinorwig plant was built in 1984.
- The projects aim to help balance electricity supply and demand, which can change as wind and solar power vary.
- Apart from hydropower, other projects will use technologies like compressed air, lithium-ion batteries, and vanadium redox flow batteries.
- The projects are spread across England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Officials say these developments will improve energy security and reduce dependence on global fossil fuel markets.
- The government supports these projects to build new energy infrastructure and support renewable energy growth.
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