World Power Plants

Mullardoch Tunnel2.4 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Mullardoch Tunnel is a 2.4 MW hydro power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE). Ranked #78 of 141 hydro plants in the United Kingdom, this facility 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 Mullardoch 750 times smaller. Nearby plants include Stronelairg Wind Farm (228 MW, Wind), Bhlaraidh (110 MW, Wind), and Glendoe Hydro Scheme (100 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 30 km from Inverness.

Capacity
2.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2012

14 years old

Owner
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE)
Location
57.3387°, -4.9449°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 2,309. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #33,228 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #7,290 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

14 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) operates 50 plants totalling 1,536 MW

Regional density

117 plants within 100 km, 3,374 MW combined

Nearest plant: Fasnakyle Compensation Set (9.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 57.338700, -4.944900
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Mullardoch Tunnel 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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