Coire Glas hydro scheme

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Coire Glas hydro scheme

The proposed Coire Glas hydro scheme would involve the construction of a dam and creation of a new reservoir formed at Loch a' Choire Ghlais. Water would be transferred between the new reservoir and an underground cavern power station via a headrace tunnel.

Planning application

Hydro lake

On 30 October 2012, Highland Council's South Area Planning Committee decided to raise no objection to our Coire Glas proposal. We are awaiting a decision by Scottish Ministers on our application for consent.

Hydro power

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Hydro electricity is produced using the power of running water to turn the turbines of generating sets in power stations.

Other hydro projects

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Community investment

We recognise that our investments in new electricity generation benefit from the co-operation of the local community in a variety of ways, particularly during the construction phase. In recognition of this, our policy is to establish long-term funds to support community projects in areas where we are developing generation projects. 

Community Investment

A hydro lake

  • Contact details for the Coire Glas project

    Project enquiries
    If you have any questrions about the projects, please contact:
    Marianne Townsley 
    Coire Glas Liaison Manager
    10 Henderson Road
    Inverness
    IV1 1SN

    T: +44 (0)1463 728 069
    M: +44(0)7584 313 482
    E:  marianne.townsley@sse.com

    Media enquiries
    Please call our Media Team: +44 (0)845 0760 530

    Alternatively, for project enquiries, please use the box below: 

  • Contact Form

  • Update register

    We have established an update register to enable residents who live in the vicinity of the proposed development to receive regular information about detailed local issues. If you live in the local area and would like to receive updates, please contact Gavin Steel (gavin.steel@sse.com) providing your postal address and your preferred means of receiving updates.

    This website will continue to provide up-to-date information about the general progress of the project.

  • Procurement enquiries 

    Suppliers who are interested in providing goods or services to SSE generally need to register with the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB). Suppliers who complete the online UVDB questionnaire have the opportunity to pre-qualify for work with us.

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    Where suppliers provide services we deem to be high risk, they will need to submit to the Achilles Verify process, so they can demonstrate compliance with health, safety, environment and quality requirements.

    If you register with Achilles, this does not guarantee we will invite you to quote or award you any business.

    If you have any queries about becoming a supplier to SSE, please send us an email.

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