Drax starts Scottish hydro seismic surveysBy Eleanore RobinsonJune 3, 2024 Exploratory ground works are for a 600MW pumped storage plant next to its Cruachan facility
Drax approved for 600MW Cruachan 2 Scottish hydroBy Andrew FawthropJuly 21, 2023 The pumped storage scheme will expand the company’s existing 440MW site in Argyll and Bute
Scots minister visits Cruachan hydro plantBy SaraApril 6, 2023 Joe Fitzpatrick has visited Drax’s “Hollow Mountain” power station to learn about plans to expand capacity
Drax begins exploratory works at CruachanBy SaraDecember 8, 2022 A borehole will recover rock core for analysis to determine structural stability for 600MW underground plant
Drax seeks final feedback on 600MW Cruachan expansionBy SaraMarch 8, 2022 Under the plans a second underground hydropower station will be built to provide stability services to the grid
Drax kicks off Cruachan expansion planning processBy SaraJune 24, 2021 Project to expand the pumped hydro plant in Scotland to over 1GW is expected to create nearly 900 jobs
Drax to spend £1m on Cruachan hydro plant upgradeBy SaraAugust 17, 2020 ITI will replace the facility’s computer controls to enhance the power station’s efficiency
