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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.[1]


History


The Lawers Dam is one of several providing Scotland with hydro-electric power.
The Lawers Dam is one of several providing Scotland with hydro-electric power.
Dalhonzie power station outfow, power station in the background
Dalhonzie power station outfow, power station in the background

Construction began in 1951. The Lawers Dam section began generating in 1956.[2] The dam measures 344 metres (1,129 ft) long and 42 metres (138 ft) in height.[2][3] Water descends a vertical distance of 415 metres (1,362 ft), the highest drop of any scheme in Scotland.[4]

Further facilities were added at Killin and Stronuich.[3] The construction was completed in 1961.


References


  1. "Power from the Glens" (PDF). SSE. Retrieved 3 May 2014.
  2. "Lawers Dam". CANMORE. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  3. Simeons, Charles (1980). Hydro-Power: The Use of Water as an Alternative Source of Energy. Pergamon Press. p. 309. ISBN 9781483145617.
  4. "Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Power Scheme". The Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2 May 2014.



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