ILI Group receives approval for development of 450 MW Red John pumped hydro energy storage project in Loch
Date
June 21, 2021
Type
Projects
Subtype
Project in planning
Countries
UK (United Kingdom)
Subsectors
Hydropower
Energy Storage
Contracting Authorities
Government of Scotland
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The Government of Scotland has approved Intelligent Land Investments Group (ILI Group) for the development of a 450 MW Red John pumped hydro energy storage facility located on the shores of Loch Ness, Loch, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The project has a total investment cost of about GBP550 million (US774.37 million). The hydro energy storage facility will save more than 45 million tonnes of CO2 over its lifetime.
In 2021, a public consultation has been conducted before the project being approved.
