Technology · pumped-storage
Pumped storage hydro in Great Britain
The original grid battery: pump water uphill when power is plentiful, let it fall through turbines when it isn't. Great Britain has 7 operational sites totalling 5.4 GW.
- Sites
- 7
- Total capacity
- 5.4 GW
All 7 sites
| # | Station | Capacity (MW) | Operator | Region | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,800 | Engie Power | North Wales & Merseyside | Wales | |
| 2 | DinorwigLive | 1,728 | First Hydro Company | North Wales & Merseyside | Wales |
| 3 | CruachanLive | 440 | Drax (formerly Scottish Power) | North Scotland | Scotland |
| 4 | CruachanLive | 440 | Part of Drax Group | North Scotland | Scotland |
| 5 | 360 | Engie Power | North Wales & Merseyside | Wales | |
| 6 | FoyersLive | 300 | SSE Renewables | North Scotland | Scotland |
| 7 | 300 | SSE Group | North Scotland | Scotland |