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Scotland’s Hydro Potential
Scotland’s Hydro Potential
28 January 2010
Scotland's hydro potential is nearly double the amount previously estimated, according to a recent study.
An update on a 2008 study on Scotland's hydro resources now estimates there could be 1.2 Gigawatts of potential new hydro capacity in 7,043 schemes. This compares to 657 Megawatts (MW) according to the 2008 study.
The study has taken account of micro-hydro schemes under 100 kilowatts (kW) and has factored in payments to supply electricity to the grid.
New hydro schemes must be sustainable and the Scottish Government has today published a short policy statement on its support for hydro while protecting the water environment.
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