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Extension to Fasnakyle power station
30/03/2004
Scottish Ministers today approved the proposal for an
extension to the existing Fasnakyle hydro-electric power
station near Cannich, by Beauly, Inverness-shire.
The Scottish and Southern Energy construction, will
generate around 7.5 MW of electricity from water flowing
into the River Glass. It is expected to start generating
later this year.
Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning
Lewis Macdonald said:
"We are committed to promoting renewables and have set
targets for renewable electricity generation of 18% and 40%
by 2010 and 2020 respectively. This decision illustrates
the significant role that hydro power can play in helping
us to meet these ambitious targets.
"The output of clean electricity from the Fasnakyle
extension proposal is enough to meet the annual domestic
demand of 6500 average households. Although an extension to
an existing scheme, it will make an important contribution
to the delivery of the Scottish Climate Change
Programme.
"The decision to grant consent on this proposal followed
a lengthy consultation process to ensure the Executive's
drive towards realising natural renewable resources does
not come at an unacceptable cost to the surrounding
environment.
"This proposal delivers clear environmental benefits but
it is also a step towards securing Scotland's position as a
key player in the development of a renewables sector in
Europe"
Scottish and Southern Energy Generation Limited is
the largest generator from renewable resources in the UK,
owning and operating around half of the total renewable
generation capacity.
For further details on Scottish and Southern Energy,
please visit:
http://www.scottish-southern.co.uk/
The Executive announced plans to produce 40% of
Scotland's electricity from renewable sources by 2020 in
March 2003. Further details can be found at:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/pages/news/2003/03/SEEN408.aspx