Doubling Great Britain’s electricity storage capacity
Coire Glas would be Great Britain’s largest long duration electricity storage project if delivered
SSE’s 1.4GW Coire Glas is one of the UK’s most advanced pumped storage hydro-electric projects in development. Located on the shores of Loch Lochy in the Scottish Highlands between Fort William and Inverness, Coire Glas would provide at least 45GWh of long duration electricity storage – doubling the country’s existing electricity storage capacity if delivered.
Coire Glas from SSE Renewables
SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy generation, focusing on onshore and offshore wind, hydro and battery storage across the UK and Ireland, and in carefully selected international markets.
Transitioning the UK to a decarbonised and secure electricity system
Pumped storage hydro will play an essential role in decarbonising the UK’s electricity supply by integrating renewable energy and maintaining security of supply.
As part of the Coire Glas project, SSE will introduce a community investment programme, delivering financial support to a diverse range of local projects.
The benefits of new long-duration pumped storage hydro
Read the full study by independent researchers from Imperial College London: Whole-System Value of Long-Duration Energy Storage in a Net-Zero Emission GB Energy System