List of power stations in Scotland

This list of power stations in Scotland includes current and former electricity-generating power stations in Scotland, sorted by type. Scotland is a net exporter of electricity and has a generating capacity of over 10 GW. None of this is generated by conventional oil- or gas-burning power stations. Instead there is one large gas turbine power station and one large nuclear power station, as well as several hydro-electric schemes, predominantly in the Highlands, comprising over 80 generating stations with a combined capacity of 1.4 GW. Scotland also has an increasing number of wind farms, due to the large proportion of upland areas. As of July 2010, there were 100 operating wind farms in Scotland with a combined capacity of 8 GW, and a further 96 projects under construction or consented, with capacity of 2 GW.[1] A number of other power plants include experimental wave power and tidal power generators, and Steven's Croft near Lockerbie, which is the UK's largest wood-fired biomass power station.[2] Since 2016, no coal-fired power stations operate in Scotland.[3]

A pink background denotes a power station that is no longer operational.

Nuclear power stations

Name Operator Location (UK grid reference) Council area Type Capacity (MW) Commissioned Closed
ChapelcrossNuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNY216697Dumfries and GallowayMagnox20019592004
Dounreay DFRNuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNC981668HighlandFast breeder reactor1419621977
Dounreay PFRNuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNC981668HighlandFast breeder reactor25019751994
Hunterston ANuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNS183514North AyrshireMagnox36019641990
Hunterston BEDF EnergyNS183514North AyrshireAdvanced gas-cooled reactor1,28819762022
TornessEDF EnergyNT746750East LothianAdvanced gas-cooled reactor1,3641988-

Coal-fired

Scotland has no operational coal-fired power stations, the last being Longannet which closed in 2016.

Name Operator Location (UK grid reference) Council area Capacity (MW) Commissioned Closed
Aberdeen[4] Aberdeen City 57.25 operating 1959 Closed
BaronySSEBNS528218East Ayrshire6019571989
Bonnybridge[4] Scottish Central Electric Power Co. / S.S.E.B. 60 operating 1959 Closed
BraeheadSSEBNS517677Renfrewshire26019511979
Clyde's Mill[4] Clyde Valley Electrical Power Co. / S.S.E.B. 277.5 1916 Closed
CockenzieScottishPowerNT394754East Lothian1,20019672013
Dalmarnock[4] Clyde Valley Electrical Power Co. / S.S.E.B. 257.5 Closed
Dundee (Carolina Port)[4][5] Dundee Corporation Dundee 75.625 operating 1959 1984
Dunfermline (Townhill) [4] Fife Electric Power Co. 25.5 operating 1959 Closed
Falkirk[4] Scottish Central Electric Power Co. 7.5 operating 1959 Closed
Galashiels[4] 6.625 operating 1959 Closed
Kilmarnock[4] Ayrshire Electricity Board 60 operating 1959 Closed
KincardineScottishPowerNS923882Fife7601958[6]1997
LongannetScottishPowerNS953852Fife2,4001970[7]2016
MethilScottishPowerNO381002Fife5719652000
PinkstonGlasgow Corporation/S.S.E.B.NS595667Glasgow6519011960s
PortobelloEdinburgh Corporation/S.S.E.B.NT301743Edinburgh19341977
YokerClyde Valley Electrical Power Co./S.S.E.B.NS510686Glasgow10019051976

Oil- and gas-fired

Name Operator Location (UK grid reference) Council area Fuel Capacity (MW) Commissioned Closed
ArnishSSENB422304Western IslesDiesel10.32000-
Barra[8]SSENF718033Western IslesDiesel2.51986-
Bowmore[9]SSENR320602Argyll and ButeDiesel6.01946-
Brodick[4] Diesel 3.087
Campbeltown[4] Diesel 3.740
Daliburgh[4] Diesel 1.56
GrangemouthINEOS[10]NS944810FalkirkGas1302001-
InverkipSouth of Scotland Electricity BoardNS196711InverclydeOil190019701988
KirkwallSSEHY44651097OrkneyOil161951
Lerwick A and BSSEHU465427ShetlandOil671953 & 1996-
Lochalsh[4] Diesel 0.91
Loch Carnan[11]SSENF832427Western IslesDiesel11.81971-
PeterheadSSENK127430AberdeenshireGas15501980-
StornowaySSENB431321Western IslesDiesel23.51950-
Sullom Voe Terminal[12][13]ENGIEHU401751ShetlandGas22 (100)1980-
Tiree[14]SSENL997446Argyll and ButeDiesel2.51953-
Tobermory[4] Diesel 1.375

Hydro-electric

Hydroelectricity relies on gravity to propel water through power-generating turbines. The difference in height between the turbine and the water source is known as the "head". Smaller "run-of-river" schemes operate only when there is sufficient water, larger schemes typically involve a storage reservoir. Pumped-storage hydro-electric power stations, can also pump water back up to the storage reservoir during periods of low electricity demand or high renewable generation.

Pumped-storage hydro-electric

Scotland has two large pumped-storage hydro-electric power stations, Cruachan and Foyers. Although claimed to be the first such station in the world when it opened in 1965 by the Visit Cruachan website, Drax Group PLC's Cruachan Power Station[15] was preceded by the Ffestiniog Power Station in North Wales, which opened in 1963,[16] and on a smaller scale by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board's Sron Mor power station opened in 1957, part of the Shira Hydro-Electric Scheme.[17] Cruachan can hold 7 gigawatt-hours (25 TJ) of energy,[18] equivalent to 22 hours of full production. 12 hours is reserved for black start.[19]

Name Operator Location
(UK grid ref.)		 Council area Gross head (m) Capacity
(MW)		 Stored
energy		 Date
commissioned
Sron Mor[17]SSE RenewablesNN161200Argyll and Bute40 feet (12 m)51957
Cruachan[15][20]Drax GroupNN077268Argyll and Bute3604407 GWh[18] or 8.8[21]1965
Foyers/Loch Mhòr[22]SSE Renewables[23]NH503217Highland1793006.3 GWh[21]1974

There are several proposals for new pumped storage hydro-electric schemes in Scotland, mostly in the Great Glen;

  • The 600 MW Coire Glas scheme is being developed by SSE above the northwestern shores of Loch Lochy.[24][25][26][27] The scheme was given planning permission in October 2020 and exploratory geotechnical work had started by December 2022.[28]
  • The 450 MW Loch na Cathrach (formerly called Red John) Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme to the southeast of Dores.[29][30][31] It would involve a new upper reservoir constructed near Loch Duntelchaig. The scheme was developed by Intelligent Land Investments Group and acquired by Statkraft at the end of 2023.[32]
  • An up-to 600 MW Loch Kemp Storage scheme, southwest of Loch Ness near Whitebridge.[33] A planning application was submitted in November 2023. If built, the water level in Loch Kemp could fluctuate by up to 28 m. The Ness District Salmon Fisheries Board have raised concerns about the cumulative impact of these schemes on water levels in Loch Ness, and the effect this might have on Salmon.[34]
  • A 1500 MW/45 GWh scheme is being developed in Argyll & Bute by Intelligent Land Investments Group called Balliemeanoch PSH, using Loch Awe as the lower reservoir. A planning application under Section 36 of the Electricity Act was submitted to the Scottish Government in July 2024, with the scheme aiming for completion in 2031.[31]
  • A 1800 MW/37 GWh scheme at Loch Fearna above the existing reservoir at Loch Quoich is being developed by SSE Renewables and Gilkes Energy.[39]
  • A 2 GW/34 GWh scheme is being developed by Glen Earrach Energy (GEE) on the western shore of Loch Ness. The upper reservoir would be formed at Loch nam Breac Dearga, about half way between Drumnadrochit and Invermoriston, using Loch Ness as the lower reservoir.[40] A 300–600 MW scheme was previously proposed by SSE under the name Balmacaan Hydro,[41] storing up to 30 GWh. By May 2024, a consortium without SSE worked on the project.[42] The planning application was submitted in May 2025.[40]

Scotland has a potential for around 500 GWh of pumped storage.[43]

Conventional hydro-electric

Several of Scotland's hydro-electric plants were built to power the aluminium smelting industry, but many more were built in the mid-20th century by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board to supply the communities of the Highlands. These were built in several "schemes" of linked stations, each covering a catchment area, whereby the same water may generate power several times as it descends.

Name Operator Scheme Location
(UK grid reference)		 Council area Gross head
(m)		 Capacity
(MW)		 Year
commissioned
Achanalt [44]SSE RenewablesCononNH308619Highland2031956
Aigas [45]SSE RenewablesAffric-BeaulyNH474436Highland18201962
Allt Fionn [46]Osspower/Glenfalloch Estate-NN331209Stirling18022012
Allt-na-Lairige[47]SSE RenewablesShiraNN231136Argyll and Bute24961956
Allt na Moine [48] Allt na Moine Hydro Ltd - NG692541 Highland 2 2023
Auchtertyre [49][50]RWE-NN353290Stirling-0.72000
Blantyre [51]Blantyre Hydro Ltd-NS695583South Lanarkshire-0.5751995
Bonnington [52]Lanarkshire Hydro-Electric Co. /
SSEB / Drax Group		LanarkNS884416South Lanarkshire30111927
Black Rock[50] RWE - NH598667 Highland 3.93 2015[53]
Braevallich [54][50]RWE-NM958073Argyll and Bute-2.22006
Carnoch [55][50]RWE-NM847606Highland2451.352006
Carsfad [56]Drax GroupGallowayNX604854Dumfries and Galloway20121936
Cashlie [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN507419Perth and Kinross142111959
Cassley [58]SSE RenewablesShinNC396232Highland11310?
Ceannacroc [59]SSE RenewablesGreat GlenNH223108Highland90201959
Chliostair [60]SSE RenewablesChliostairNB059091Western Isles12511960
Cia Aig [61][50] RWE - NN176899 Highland 185 / 194[62] 3 2016
Clachan [47]SSE RenewablesShiraNN191133Argyll and Bute294401955
Clunie [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN912597Perth and Kinross53611955
Cuaich [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN674876Highland272.51959
Cuileig [56]SSE Renewables-NH179767Highland-3.22002
Culligran [45]SSE RenewablesAffric-BeaulyNH377404Highland60191962
Dalchonzie [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN740219Perth and Kinross2941958
Deanie [45]SSE RenewablesAffric-BeaulyNH291387Highland113381963
Douglas Water [64][50]RWE-NN054054Argyll and Bute17332008
Drumjohn [56]Drax GroupGallowayNX521973Dumfries and Galloway-21985
Earlstoun [56]Drax GroupGallowayNX614818Dumfries and Galloway20141936
Errochty [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN772593Perth and Kinross186751955
Fasnakyle [45]SSE RenewablesAffric-BeaulyNH318295Highland159691951
Finlarig [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN585345Perth and Kinross41516.51955
Foyers Falls [65]SSE RenewablesFoyersNH503217Highland10851896 reconf.
1971[66]
Garrogie [67]Innogy-NH500132Highland-2.42005
Garry Gualach [68]Innogy-NH170004Highland-0.782002
Gaur [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN464569Perth and Kinross307.51953
Gisla [69][70]SSE RenewablesGislaNB128257Western Isles470.71960
Glen Noe[71] [50]RWEGlen NoeNN048341Argyll and Bute22021
Glen Tarbert [72] [50]RWE-NM865605Highland-0.852000
GlendoeSSE RenewablesGlendoeNH451031Highland6001002009
Glenlee [56]Drax GroupGallowayNX606805Dumfries and Galloway120241935
Glenmoriston [59]SSE RenewablesGreat GlenNH364156Highland93371957
Grudie Bridge [44]SSE RenewablesCononNH320623Highland16818.71950
Inverawe [47]SSE RenewablesSloy-AweNN016321Argyll and Bute36251963
Inverbain [73] [50]RWE-NG786549Highland-12005
Invergarry [59]SSE RenewablesGreat GlenNH319013Highland53201956
Inverlael[74] [50]RWE-NH189854Highland1202.52009
Kendoon [56]Drax GroupGallowayNX604876Dumfries and Galloway46241936
Kerry Falls [75]SSE Renewables-NG829719Highland5611952
Kilmelfort [47]SSE RenewablesKilmelfortNM832141Argyll and Bute11121956
Kilmorack [45]SSE RenewablesAffric-BeaulyNH494442Highland17201962
Kingairloch [76]SSE Renewables-NM836532Highland-3.52005
Kinlochleven [77]GFG Alliance (prev.Rio Tinto Alcan)-NN190618Highland285301909
Lairg [58]SSE RenewablesShinNC575069Highland103.51959
Lednock [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN698303Perth and Kinross9131961
Livishie [59]SSE RenewablesGreat GlenNH353159Highland259151962
Loch Dubh [78]SSE RenewablesLoch DubhNC149012Highland1661.21955
Loch Eilde Mor [79] Green Highland Renewables - NN194618 Highland 2.0 2017
Loch Ericht [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN553727Perth and Kinross552.21962
Loch Gair [47]SSE RenewablesLoch GairNR924908Argyll and Bute10961961
Loch na Laoirgh [80] Gilkes Energy - NH016397 Highland 50 0.95 2017
Lochaber [81]GFG Alliance (prev.Rio Tinto Alcan)LochaberNN127751Highland-651944
Lochay [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN545349Perth and Kinross180451958
Lubreoch [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN453417Perth and Kinross3041958
Luichart [44]SSE RenewablesCononNH394570Highland56341954
Lussa [47]SSE RenewablesLussaNR735260Argyll and Bute1162.41952
Morar [82]SSE RenewablesMorarNM683922Highland511948
Mossford [44]SSE RenewablesCononNH330633Highland16118.61957
MucomirSSE RenewablesGreat GlenNN183839Highland71.951962
Mullardoch [45]SSE RenewablesAffric-BeaulyNH222309Highland272.41955
Nant [47]SSE RenewablesSloy-AweNN015208Argyll and Bute172151963
Nostie Bridge [83]SSE RenewablesLochalshNG852272Highland14911948
Orrin [44]SSE RenewablesCononNH436545Highland222181959
Pattack [84] Gilkes Energy - NN528886 Highland 150 5 2017
Pitlochry [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN935577Perth and Kinross15151950
Quoich [59]SSE RenewablesGreat GlenNH107011Highland101181955
Rannoch [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN529582Perth and Kinross156441930
River E [85] [50]RWE-NH521164Highland28732007
Shin [58]SSE RenewablesShinNH573974Highland8118.61958
Sloy [47]SSE RenewablesSloyNN320098Argyll and Bute277152.51950
Sron Mor [47]SSE RenewablesShiraNN161200Argyll and Bute4651957
St Fillans [57]SSE RenewablesBreadalbaneNN690246Perth and Kinross25316.81957
Stanley Mills [86]Redeveloped by Innogy-NO114328Perth and Kinross-0.842003
Stonebyres [52]Lanarkshire Hydro-Electric Co. /
SSEB / Drax Group		LanarkNS850441South Lanarkshire5151927
Storr Lochs [87]SSE RenewablesStorr LochsNG500506Highland1362.41952
Strathan [88] Gilkes Energy - NG942378 Highland 177 0.5 2017
Striven [47]SSE RenewablesStrivenNS056839Argyll and Bute12381951
Taodail [89] Gilkes Energy - NG946422 Highland 101 1.35 2017
Tongland [90]Drax GroupGallowayNX694535Dumfries and Galloway32331935
Torr Achilty [44]SSE RenewablesCononNH446545Highland16151954
Trinafour [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN724647Perth and Kinross910.51959
Tummel Bridge [63]SSE RenewablesTummelNN763590Perth and Kinross53341935
Uisge Dubh [91] Gilkes Energy - NH000366 Highland 85 2 2017

Wind power

Onshore

Name Operator Location
(UK grid ref.)		 Council area Number of
turbines		 Capacity
(MW)		 Date
commissioned		 Notes
Burnfoot Hill EDF Renewables NN905034 Stirling 13 26 October 2010 [92]
Upper Ardgrain NJ960344 Aberdeenshire 3 2.4 October 2010 [92]
Ben Aketil extension Falck Renewables NG330461 Highland 2 4.6 October 2010 [92]
Achany Estate SSE Renewables NC504044 Highland 19 38 October 2010 [92]
Hammars Hill Hammars Hill Energy Ltd HY384235 Orkney 5 4.5 September 2010 [92]
Tullo Eneco NO757716 Aberdeenshire 7 17 September 2010 [92]
Methil Docks The Hydrogen Office NT375993 Fife 1 0.75 September 2010 [92]
Crystal Rig 2 Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd NT656683 Scottish Borders 51 117.3 September 2010 [92]
Crystal Rig 2a Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd NT660680 Scottish Borders 9 20.7 September 2010 [92]
House o'Hill NJ976585 Aberdeenshire 3 2.4 July 2010 [92]
Cairnmore Farm RWE Npower Renewables NJ503244 Aberdeenshire 3 2.55 July 2010 [92]
Carcant SSE Renewables NT364525 Scottish Borders 3 6 June 2010 [92]
Toddleburn SSE Renewables NT494535 Scottish Borders 12 27.6 June 2010 [92]
Craigengelt Hill GDF Suez NS723866 Stirling 8 20 March 2010 [92]
Tiree Community Wind Turbine Tiree Renewable Energy Ltd NM076483 Argyll and Bute 1 0.9 March 2010 [92]
Fairburn Estate SSE Renewables NH416519 Highland 20 40 February 2010 [92]
Hill of Fiddes Broadview Energy NJ932250 Aberdeenshire 3 6.9 February 2010 [92]
Boyndie extension Falck Renewables NJ640619 Highland 1 2.3 January 2010 [92]
Pates Hill Your Energy NS965605 West Lothian 7 14 January 2010 [92]
North Rhins AES Wind Generation NX020568 Dumfries and Galloway 11 22 January 2010 [92]
Edinbane Vattenfall NG346462 Highland 18 41.4 December 2009 [92]
Skelmonae NJ889396 Aberdeenshire 4 3.2 December 2009 [92]
Strath of Brydock extension A.J. Duncan NJ653599 Aberdeenshire 1 2.3 December 2009 [92]
Cowhill NJ746336 Aberdeenshire 1 0.8 December 2009 [92]
Newstead NJ813503 Aberdeenshire 1 0.8 December 2009 [92]
Ednie Farm NK087511 Aberdeenshire 1 0.8 December 2009 [92]
Burgar Hill extension Burgar Hill Renewables HY341265 Orkney 1 2.3 November 2009 [92]
Dun Law extension ScottishPower NT461574 Scottish Borders 35 29.75 October 2009 [92]
Longpark EDF Renewables NT474424 Scottish Borders 19 38 October 2009 [92]
Holodyke DC & MC Wallace HY319215 Orkney 1 0.9 October 2009 [92]
Hill of Burns NJ742350 Aberdeenshire 1 0.8 October 2009 [92]
Westray Community wind turbine Westray Development Trust HY437460 Orkney 1 0.9 October 2009 [92]
Lochhead Farm A7 Energy Ltd NS778474 South Lanarkshire 3 6.15 July 2009 [92]
Clyde Wind Farm SSE Renewables South Lanarkshire 206 522 2012+2017 [93]
Hill of Balquhindachy extension Greenspan Energy NJ857425 Aberdeenshire 2 1.7 July 2009 [92]
St John's Wells St John's Wells Wind Farm Limited NJ800369 Aberdeenshire 3 2.4 July 2009 [92]
Beinn Tharsuinn extension
(Beinn nan Oighrean)		 RockBySea & Midfern Renewables NH614815 Highland 2 4.6 July 2009 [92]
Ardkinglas/Clachan Flats ScottishPower NN175145 Argyll and Bute 9 15.03 June 2009 [92]
Strath of Brydock A.J. Duncan NJ653599 Aberdeenshire 2 4.6 June 2009 [92]
Achairn Farm J & R Innes ND305504 Highland 3 6.15 May 2009 [92]
AikengallCommunity WindpowerNT714704East Lothian16482009[92]
ArdrossanVentient EnergyNS232471North Ayrshire12242003[94]
ArtfieldSSE RenewablesNX225675Dumfries and Galloway15222005[95]
BalnamoonBalnamoon Renewables Ltd.NJ484555Moray10.82008[92]
Beinn an TuircScottishPowerNR746367Argyll and Bute4630.362002[96]
Beinn GhlasVentient EnergyNM975258Argyll and Bute148.41999[97]
Beinn TharsuinnScottishPowerNH614814Highland17302006[92]
Ben AketilFalck RenewablesNG330445Highland10232007[92]
Bilbster (Flex Hill)NpowerND271518Highland33.92008[98]
Black HillRESND229446Scottish Borders2228.62007[92]
Black LawScottishPowerNS897539North Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire
West Lothian		54124.22005, extended 2006[92]
BowbeatE.ON UKNT302455Scottish Borders2431.22002[99]
BoyndieFalck RenewablesNJ621639Aberdeenshire7142006[100]
Braes of DouneAirtricityNN719107Stirling36722005[101]
Bu FarmI & H BrownHY621218Orkney32.72002[92]
BuolfruichAnthony HallND160355Highland1512.75[102]
Burgar HillNpowerHY346256Orkney252007[103]
Burra DaleShetland AerogeneratorsHU424424Shetland53.72000, extended 2003[92]
Cairn Uish (Rothes)Fred Olsen RenewablesNJ184505Moray2250.62005[92]
CauseymireNpowerND155505Highland24552004[102]
CraigCraig Wind Farm Co.NX019569Dumfries and Galloway482007[92]
Cruach MhorScottishPowerNS035874Argyll and Bute3529.752004[92]
Crystal RigFred Olsen RenewablesNT678679Scottish Borders2562.52004, extended 2007[92]
DalswintonSSE AirtricityNX950889Dumfries and Galloway15302008[104]
Deucheran HillE.ON UKNR761442Argyll and Bute915.752001[105]
DrumdergSSE RenewablesNO179553Perth and Kinross16322008[106]
DummuieEco2NJ563357Aberdeenshire710.42007[92]
Dun LawScottishPowerNT466572Scottish Borders2617.62000[92]
EarlsburnFalck RenewablesNS696884Stirling1537.52007[107]
FarrNpowerNH734289Highland40922006[108]
Findhorn EcovillageFindhorn Wind ParkNJ058640Moray40.752006[92][109]
FintryFREENS616867Stirling12.52007[92]
ForssFivestoneND019695Highland672003[92]
GighaGigha Renewable Energy CompanyNR637472Argyll and Bute30.6752004[92]
Glens of FoudlandCentricaNJ613360Aberdeenshire20262005[92]
GreendykesideA7 EnergyNS811703North Lanarkshire242007[92]
Green KnowesScottishPowerNN965070Perth and Kinross18272008[92]
Hadyard HillSSE RenewablesNX264992South Ayrshire521202006[95]
Hagshaw HillScottishPowerNS789307South Lanarkshire46421995
ext. 2008		[92]
Hare HillScottishPowerNS654097East Ayrshire2013.22000[92]
KilbraurFalck RenewablesNC785075Western Isles1947.52008[110]
LiniclateElement Wind Ltd.NF786498Western Isles10.92008[92]
Mackie'sMackie's Ice CreamNJ763319Aberdeenshire32.552007[111]
Michelin Tyre FactoryEcotricityNO448328Dundee242006[92]
Millennium (Glenmoriston)Falck RenewablesNH271077Highland20502008[92][112]
Minsca FarmSSE AirtricityNY225810Dumfries and Galloway1636.82008[113]
North RedbogRedbog Renewables Ltd/EnerconNJ996552Aberdeenshire21.62008[92]
Novar (Bendealt)RWENH554714Highland5053.81997[114]
Paul's HillFred Olsen RenewablesNJ114404Moray2455.22006[92]
Sainsbury's, East KilbrideEcotricityNS641514South Lanarkshire10.62001[92]
SigurdTriodos RenewablesHY346256Orkney11.32000[92]
SpurnessSSE RenewablesHY604343Orkney4112005[92]
Tangy FarmSSE RenewablesNR678286Argyll and Bute1512.752002[92]
Wardlaw (Dalry)Community WindpowerNS251517North Ayrshire6182006[115]
Wether HillScottishPowerNX691939Dumfries and Galloway1418.22007[92]
WhiteleeScottishPowerNS575465East Ayrshire
East Renfrewshire
South Lanarkshire		2155392009
ext. 2013		 [116]
Windy StandardNpowerNS618016Dumfries and Galloway3621.61996[117]

Offshore

More comprehensive details are available at List of offshore wind farms in the United Kingdom.

Name Operator Location
(UK grid ref.)		 Sea area Number of
turbines		 Capacity
(MW)		 Date
commissioned
Beatrice (Demonstrator)[118]Talisman Energy / SSE RenewablesND361006Moray Firth2102007
Beatrice[119]SSE Renewables
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Red Rock Power Limited		ND361006Moray Firth845882018
Robin Rigg[120]E.ON UKNX899420Solway Firth601802009
Hywind Scotland[121][122]Equinor / MasdarOG21384515 miles (24 km) from Peterhead5302017

Others

Name Operator Location
(UK grid ref.)		 Council area Type Capacity
(MW)		 Date
commissioned		 Date
closed		 Ref.
Billia Croo[123]EMECHY222093 OrkneyWave power (test site)7[note 1]2003-
Braehour[124]Scottish Hydro ElectricND093532HighlandPeat burning?19541960
Baldovie[125]Dundee Energy RecyclingNO448329DundeeEnergy from waste10.51999-
Fall of Warness EMEC HY534298 Orkney Tidal power (test site) 10[note 2] 2006 - [126]
Greengairs[127]Shanks McEwanNS786697North LanarkshireLandfill gas3.81996-
Islay LIMPET[128]WavegenNR158533Argyll and ButeWave power0.520002012
MeyGen SAE ND348751 Orkney Tidal power 6.0 2016 -
Shetland Tidal Array, Bluemull Sound Nova Innovation HP556023 Shetland Tidal power 0.3[note 3] 2016 -
Steven's Croft[129]E.ON UKNY121853Dumfries and GallowayBiomass (wood)442008-
Westfield[130]Energy Power ResourcesNT193981FifeBiomass (poultry litter)102000-

See also

References

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Notes

  1. ↑ No wave power devices currently installed
  2. ↑ Consented to test up to 10MW, installed capacity varies
  3. ↑ Up to 0.6MW has operated at this site, 0.3MW decommissioned
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