Mullardoch Tunnel— 2.4 MW Hydroelectric
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.
14 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 2,309. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #33,228 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,290 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
14 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) operates 50 plants totalling 1,536 MW
117 plants within 100 km, 3,374 MW combined
Location
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
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