Glenample Estate – Hydro Scheme
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Glenample Estate – Hydro Scheme

Glenample Estate – Hydro Scheme

  • Project: Glenample Estate, Lochearnhead, Scotland
  • Client: Glenample Estate
  • Start Date: January 2021
  • Project Details: 450kW Run-of-River Hydro Scheme;
  • Role: Technical Advisor (Construction Phase)

 

Wallace DS acted as Client Technical Advisor for the construction phase of this 450kW hydro on the Allt a’choire Fhuadaraich within the Glenample Estate, Lochearnhead.  With a gross head of 267m and a1.7km buried pipeline the scheme is anticipated to generate 1,290 MWh/Year and could power over 200 homes.  The project was a challenging build due to the remote location, inclement weather, logistical constraints requiring helicopter utilisation and HSEQ due to COVID-19.  The project is now fully commissioned and generating renewable energy to the local grid network.