Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme | |
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Country | Scotland |
Location | Perthshire |
Coordinates | 56°28′52″N 4°17′53″W / 56.481°N 4.298°W |
Purpose | Power |
Status | Operational |
Construction began | 1951 |
Opening date | 1961 |
Owner(s) | SSE |
7 power stations, 6 dams |
The Breadalbane Hydro-Electric Scheme is a hydroelectric scheme in the Breadalbane area of Perthshire, Scotland. It comprises seven power stations which generate 120MW of power from the dams around Loch Lyon, Loch Earn and Loch Tay.[1]