Renewables & Energy · Other generation / storage
Earba is Gilkes Energy’s consented pumped-storage hydro scheme near Loch Laggan in the Scottish Highlands. Water would be pumped from Loch Earba to Loch Leamhain for storage, then released through turbines to supply electricity when required.[1][2]
Foresight’s second energy infrastructure fund has invested in Gilkes Energy’s Earba pumped-storage hydro project in the Scottish Highlands. The amount was not disclosed. The investment will support detailed engineering, procurement, site investigations and preparations for construction. The consented scheme is designed to deliver 1.8GW of power and store 40GWh of electricity. Main construction has not begun.
Foresight’s second energy infrastructure fund has invested in Gilkes Energy’s Earba pumped-storage hydro project in the Scottish Highlands. The amount was not disclosed. The investment will support detailed engineering, procurement, site investigations and preparations for construction. The consented scheme is designed to deliver 1.8GW of power and store 40GWh of electricity. Main construction has not begun.