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ILI Group has submitted a Section 36 planning application to the Scottish Government for the 1.5GW Balliemeanoch pumped storage project at Loch Awe. This initiative aims to enhance the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure, potentially powering 4.5 million homes and reducing carbon emissions by 200 million tonnes over its lifetime. The Balliemeanoch pumped storage project has a capacity of 1.5GW of power for up to 30 hours, producing 45,000 MWh. It will be located at Loch Awe in Dalmally, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, and will include a new headpond capable of holding 58 million cubic meters of water. The environmental impact is significant, with a projected reduction of over 200 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent over its lifetime. Economically, the project is expected to bring £1.5-2 billion in construction investment, create up to 1000 construction jobs at its peak, and generate many more indirect jobs across Scotland and the UK. The construction is projected to take five years, with the project expected to connect to the grid by 2031. Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM will serve as technical consultant to ILI Group for the project. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFAv4j2G #hydropower #hydroelectric #pumpedstorage

ILI Group submits planning application for Balliemeanoch pumped storage project

ILI Group submits planning application for Balliemeanoch pumped storage project

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