Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme
The Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme is a hydroelectric scheme in the Breadalbane area of Perthshire, Scotland. It comprises seven power stations which generate 120MW of power from the dams around Loch Lyon, Loch Earn and Loch Tay.
| Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme | |
|---|---|
Lawers Dam was the first to be completed | |
Location of Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme in Highland | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Location | Perthshire |
| Coordinates | 56.481°N 4.298°W |
| Purpose | Power |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1951 |
| Opening date | 1961 |
| Owner(s) | SSE |
| 7 power stations, 6 dams | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.