Large hydro hydro schemes and pumped-storage stations in England
Every hydroelectric scheme and pumped-storage station in the UK government's register of power stations, from small run-of-river schemes to Cruachan and Dinorwig. Each site page merges the government's operating record with its planning history where the two match.
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Capacity6 MW
Small hydro73110 MW
Large hydro521,356 MW
Planning, consented, under-construction and stopped projects open in the project pipeline.
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Map: large hydro hydro schemes and pumped-storage stations in England
1 sites mapped
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| Site | Capacity | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Kielder | 6 MW |
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This list covers sites in operation. Proposals, consented schemes and sites under construction are in the project pipeline. For how the technology works, see the guide.
Source: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) table 5.11, and the Renewable Energy Planning Database. Capacities are installed capacity, not live output.