Dulas starts work on Scottish hydro duo

9 March 2016


Renewable energy firm Dulas has begun construction work on two run-of-river hydro schemes in central Scotland with a total capacity of 1.3MW.

Each scheme is the second for existing clients looking to expand their clean energy portfolios ahead of Scotland's ambitious 2020 energy targets which would see the country develop renewables to cover 100% of power demand.

The first project involves development of a 1.2MW scheme, as well as a 2km private wire to the grid, for an estate located within the Loch Lommond and the Trassachs National Park in the Highlands. Having commissioned Dulas to refurbish a previous hydro project, the client has since sought to further expand its portfolio with this additional scheme.

The second estate, in Perth and Kinross has also chosen to expand its hydro portfolio with a 100kW scheme located on the shores of Loch Rannoch. This again follows a previous refurbishment of a medium-scale hydro scheme on their estate by Dulas.

Both schemes will help the estates to cover rising energy-costs as well as providing them with access to additional revenue streams through financial incentive schemes and opportunities to sell unused power back to the grid.

"Hydro technology has proved a particularly effective source of energy in rural parts of Scotland, offering landowners and estate managers clean and cost-effective energy throughout the year. Given ever-rising energy prices, hydro schemes also provide invaluable sources of alternative income for clients looking to sell unused power back to the grid or benefit from the various renewable energy incentive schemes," said Phil Horton, Managing Director of Dulas.

"However, cuts to incentives and the end of the pre-accreditation process have posed serious challenges to the market. Many hydro projects have been put on hold or cancelled. Given the financial and environmental value these projects can unlock for landowners, it is important that developers and consultants work together to maximize the efficiency of sites, safeguarding the future of the market."



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