Historic Scottish hydro plant brought back to life

Historic Scottish hydro plant brought back to life

One of Scotland’s oldest hydroelectric power stations has been restored following a £2m refurbishment by Drax, helping preserve the historic facility while supporting its continued role in renewable electricity generation. Tongland Power Station, near Kirkcudbright, forms part of the Galloway Hydro Scheme, a network of dams, reservoirs and power stations developed during the 1930s. The six hydroelectric facilities across the scheme have generate…