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    Scotland takes giant leap toward net zero with 'Hollow Mountain' water battery expansion

    Scotland takes giant leap toward net zero with 'Hollow Mountain' water battery expansion

    In a groundbreaking move towards a greener future, the Scottish government has given the green light for the expansion of a hydro storage plant in the west of the country. Renewable power developer Drax aims to build a new €581 mn development within their existing Cruachan facility, a project that has been hailed as a vital step towards achieving Scotland's net-zero targets.

    Photo: The subterranean station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’
    Source: Drax

    The underground power station, located in the picturesque area of Argyll, is ingeniously housed in a vast cavern carved inside the majestic Ben Cruachan mountain, earning it the nickname 'Hollow Mountain.' The Cruachan plant, which was inaugurated in 1965, was the world's first large-scale reversible turbine storage energy scheme, a pioneering feat in hydroelectric energy storage.

    At the core of this innovative technology lies a pumped storage power plant, also known as a water battery. The plant comprises two large water reservoirs positioned at different elevations. During times of excess renewable energy production, turbines pump water from the lower pool to the upper reservoir, effectively 'charging' the battery and storing energy. When electricity demand surges, the water is released, and the flow activates turbines, generating hydroelectric power.

    With the recent government approval, Drax is now set to carry out a 600-megawatt expansion at the Cruachan plant. 

    "This is a major milestone in Drax's plans to build Britain's first new pumped storage hydro plant in a generation," stated Drax's chief executive, Will Gardiner. 

    The expansion is expected to more than double the station's generating capacity, significantly contributing to the nation's sustainable energy goals.

    However, Drax has highlighted the need for UK government policy changes to attract investors before construction can begin. The ambitious expansion project requires substantial investment and takes between five and eight years to complete.

    Scotland has been steadfast in its commitment to becoming a net-zero emissions country. During a visit to the Cruachan facility, First Minister Humza Yousaf emphasized the expansion's importance in achieving these targets. He also urged the UK government to create an appropriate market mechanism for hydropower and other long-duration energy storage technologies, ensuring the full realization of hydropower's potential.

    In response, a spokesperson for the British government pointed out that they have already secured billions of pounds worth of green investments, with plans to attract a further €117 bn in investment by 2030, supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs across the UK, including Scotland. Pumped hydro storage is considered crucial in delivering greater energy security and economic growth, and the government has committed to enabling investment in these technologies while removing regulatory barriers.

    The expansion of the Cruachan hydro plant and similar projects have garnered support from the trade body Scottish Renewables, emphasizing their integral role in ensuring energy security and lowering energy bills for the nation. As Scotland harnesses the potential of hydroelectric power and embraces renewable energy sources, it sets a commendable example for the world in the fight against climate change. The 'Hollow Mountain' and its giant water battery stand as a symbol of progress and determination in achieving a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

     

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