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Lochay Compensation Set2 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Lochay Compensation Set is a 2 MW hydro power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Scottish and Southern: Hydro Schemes - Breadalbane since its commissioning. Ranked #88 of 141 hydro plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 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 Lochay Compensation Set 900 times smaller. Nearby plants include Robin Rigg Wind Farm (174 MW, Wind), Harestanes (136 MW, Wind), and Robin Rigg West (90 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the region of Scotland, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Scottish and Southern: Hydro Schemes - Breadalbane
Location
54.9667°, -3.4667°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,423. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #33,914 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #7,437 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

Scottish and Southern: Hydro Schemes - Breadalbane operates 3 plants totalling 65 MW

Regional density

167 plants within 100 km, 6,932 MW combined

Nearest plant: Main Boilerhouse (12.8 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 54.966700, -3.466700
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Lochay Compensation Set is a hydro power plant producing approximately 7 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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