Overview
Tummel is a 34 MW hydroelectric power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Scottish and Southern Energy. It contributes to the country's renewable energy generation.
Tummel is a hydroelectric power plant located in the United Kingdom, with an operational capacity of 34 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by Scottish and Southern Energy as part of their Hydro Schemes - Tummel portfolio. As a hydroelectric plant, it harnesses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity, supporting the UK's renewable energy infrastructure. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the UK's electricity market, which includes the Renewables Obligation and the Climate Change Act. Hydroelectric power is a well-established technology in the UK, particularly in Scotland, where the topography and rainfall provide suitable conditions. The 34 MW capacity places Tummel in the small-to-medium scale range for hydroelectric plants. Environmentally, hydroelectric power generation has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but it can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow regimes. The Tummel plant contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Scotland aligns with the region's significant hydroelectric resources.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation, such as at Tummel, produces minimal direct air emissions, but can impact local water ecosystems through altered flow regimes and potential effects on fish migration. The plant's 34 MW capacity is relatively small, reducing its overall environmental footprint. The UK's regulatory framework, including the Water Framework Directive, governs such impacts to ensure sustainable operation.
Frequently asked questions
The Tummel hydroelectric power plant is located in the United Kingdom, at coordinates 56.7075 N, -4.0210 W.
The Tummel hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 34 megawatts (MW).
The Tummel hydroelectric power plant is owned and operated by Scottish and Southern Energy as part of their Hydro Schemes - Tummel portfolio.
Hydroelectric plants in the United Kingdom operate under the Renewables Obligation and the Climate Change Act, which promote renewable energy generation and emissions reduction.
Hydroelectric power generation has low carbon emissions but can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flow and potential impacts on fish migration. The UK's Water Framework Directive regulates these environmental aspects.