Three new pumped storage hydropower projects approved for Scotland
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Three new pumped storage hydropower projects approved for Scotland

26 Jun 2026 · Originally published 26 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: First hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead
Regulators have given the go-ahead for three new pumped storage hydroelectric stations in northern Scotland, marking the first such projects in Great Britain since 1984. By using lochs as natural reservoirs to store energy, these facilities will help balance the grid during peak demand and reduce reliance on energy imports.
Source: The Guardian UK Highland
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