Overview
Beinn Eagagach Hydro is a 1.1 MW hydroelectric power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Edradynate. It contributes to renewable energy generation in the region.
Beinn Eagagach Hydro is a small-scale hydroelectric power plant located in the United Kingdom, with an installed capacity of 1.1 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Edradynate and is currently operational, supplying renewable electricity to the grid. As a hydroelectric plant, it utilizes the natural flow of water to generate electricity without direct fuel combustion, resulting in low operational emissions. The plant's capacity places it in the small-scale category for the UK's hydroelectric sector, which includes numerous run-of-river and impoundment facilities. The facility operates under the UK's regulatory framework for renewable energy, including the Renewables Obligation and environmental permitting. Its small capacity and renewable nature contribute to the UK's decarbonization goals, supporting local energy needs with minimal environmental footprint.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and habitat disruption. The Beinn Eagagach Hydro plant, with its small capacity, likely has limited ecological impact. Its location in a rural area of Scotland reduces proximity to dense populations, and the facility adheres to UK environmental regulations to mitigate any adverse effects.
Frequently asked questions
Beinn Eagagach Hydro is located in the United Kingdom, with coordinates 56.643900 N, -3.821800 W, in a rural area of Scotland.
Beinn Eagagach Hydro has an installed capacity of 1.1 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale hydroelectric plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Edradynate.
Hydroelectric plants in the UK must comply with the Renewables Obligation, environmental permitting under the Environmental Permitting Regulations, and water abstraction licenses. They also adhere to the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) for environmental standards.
As a hydroelectric plant, it generates electricity from flowing water without direct emissions, supporting the UK's transition to low-carbon energy and grid decarbonization.