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Braevallich is a 2.2 MW hydro power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by INNOGY plc. Ranked #83 of 141 hydro plants in the United Kingdom, it represents 0.03% of the country's total hydro capacity of 7,076 MW. The largest hydro plant in the United Kingdom is Dinorwig at 1,800 MW, making Braevallich 818.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cruachan (440 MW, Hydro), Carraig Gheal (46 MW, Wind), and A'Chruach (42.6 MW, Wind). The facility is situated in Scotland, approximately 90 km northwest of Glasgow.

Capacity
2.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
INNOGY plc
Location
56.2112°, -5.2805°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,380. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #33,568 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #7,366 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

INNOGY plc operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW

Regional density

149 plants within 100 km, 5,480 MW combined

Nearest plant: An Suidhe (3.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 56.211200, -5.280500
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Braevallich is a hydro power plant producing approximately 8 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Hydro
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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