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Conventional Hydro

Bruar Hydro Scheme

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Pitagowan, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Tayside, Tayside, PH18 5TW

Bruar Hydro Scheme is a 1.9 MW conventional hydro project in Scotland. The applicant or operator on record is Bruar Hydro / Gilkes. It is recorded as operational since December 2015. The determining authority is Perth and Kinross, reference 12/00009/FLL.…

Operational Β· Since 2015
Project stageOperating
  1. PlanningFeb 2012 (completed)
  2. ConsentedAug 2012 (completed)
  3. ConstructionMar 2014 (completed)
  4. OperatingDec 2015 (current stage)
  5. Closed (not yet reached)

Status in the official register: Operational.

Official register: July 2026

Recorded status: Operational. Source record updated 2016-04-04.

Registered planning capacity; not measured generation.

DESNZ source publication Β· Search the full register Β· Definitions and coverage

1.900 MW
Registered Capacity
2015
Commissioned

πŸ“‹ Project Overview

Bruar Hydro Scheme is a 1.9 MW conventional hydro project in Scotland. The applicant or operator on record is Bruar Hydro / Gilkes. It is recorded as operational since December 2015. The determining authority is Perth and Kinross, reference 12/00009/FLL.

Site Schematic

UPPER RES. LOWER RES. PENSTOCK TAILRACE GEN. GRID HEAD: ?m Β· POWER: 1.900 MW Β· ? turbines

Schematic diagram β€” not to scale. Illustrative layout based on project specifications.

πŸ”§ Technical Specifications

Capacity (MW)1.900 MW

πŸ”Œ Grid Connection & Infrastructure

🏒 Development & Ownership

DeveloperBruar Hydro / Gilkes
Owner / operatorBruar Hydro / Gilkes
Year consented2012
Construction started2014
Commissioned / target2015
LocationPitagowan, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Tayside, Tayside, PH18 5TW
RegionScotland
Coordinates56.8314774Β°N, 3.9298593Β°W

Additional published register fields

Registered technologySmall Hydro

πŸ“… Project Timeline

2012-02-10
2012-08-16
2014-03-01
2015-12-20