Loch na Cathrach Pumped Storage Hydro
Loch na Cathrach Pumped Storage Hydro is a pumped storage project of 450–550 MW in NESO's TEC Register of 23 Oct 2026, connecting at Knocknagael 275kV (SHET). Status: Consents Approved.
- Customer
- STATKRAFT HIGHLANDS PSH LIMITED
- Connection site
- Knocknagael 275kV
- Transmission owner
- SHET
- Technology
- Pumped storage
- Capacity (TEC)
- 450–550 MW
- Agreement
- Direct Connection
- Status
- Consents Approved
- MW effective from
- 30 Apr 2029, 31 Oct 2030
- NESO project number
- PRO-000570-1, PRO-000570-2
Also at Knocknagael 275kV
| Project | Technology | MW |
|---|---|---|
| Balrobert Farm BESS | Storage | 150 |
| Knocknagael BESS | Storage | 200 |
Source
- NESO TEC Register, National Energy System Operator, publication of 23 Oct 2026. NESO Open Data Licence.