List of power stations in Scotland
- List of power stations in Scotland
This list of power stations in Scotland includes current and former electricity-generating power stations in Scotland, sorted by type. Scotland is a net exporter of electricity and has a generating capacity of over 10GW. Much of this is generated by conventional fossil fuel-burning power stations, as well as two large nuclear power stations. Several hydro-electric schemes operate in the Highlands. Scotland also has an increasing number of wind farms, due to the large proportion of upland areas. As of June 2008, there were 55 operating wind farms in Scotland, with a further 66 projects consented, according to the British Wind Energy Association. [cite web |url=http://www.bwea.com/statistics/ |title=UKWED Statistics |publisher=British Wind Energy Association |accessdate=2008-06-27] A number of other power plants include an experimental wave power generator on Islay, and Steven's Croft near Lockerbie, the UK's largest wood-fired biomass power station. [cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/7303483.stm |title=Green power station site opened |publisher=BBC News |date=19 March 2008 |accessdate=2008-06-27]
Nuclear power stations
Hydro-electric
Pumped-storage hydro-electric
Hydroelectricity relies on gravity to propel water through power-generating turbines. The difference in height between the turbine and the water source is known as the "head". Scotland has two pumped-storage hydro-electric power stations, which pump water back up to a storage reservoir during periods of off-peak demand. Scottish Power's Cruachan Power Station was the first such station in the world when it opened in 1965.[cite web |url=http://www.visitcruachan.co.uk/about/history.asp |title=Cruachan, the Hollow Mountain: History |publisher=Scottish Power |accessdate=2008-07-29] ]Offshore
Others
ee also
* List of power stations in England
* List of power stations in Wales
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* Includes a list of currently generating power stations in the United Kingdom
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