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Home » News » Hydropower » Drax to Invest £80m in Refurbishment of Cruachan Pumped Storage Hydro Power Station
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Drax to Invest £80m in Refurbishment of Cruachan Pumped Storage Hydro Power Station

By Matthew WrightApril 30, 20242 Mins Read
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Drax, a renewable energy provider in the UK, is set to invest £80 million in a significant refurbishment of its Cruachan pumped storage hydro power station located in Scotland. The refurbishment project, named 'Hollow Mountain', aims to increase the station's capacity from 440MW to 480MW, reinforcing its role in supporting the country's energy security. Andritz,

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