Loch Sloy Hydro-Electric Scheme
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The Sloy/Awe Hydro-Electric Scheme is a hydro-electric facility situated between Loch Sloy and Inveruglas on the banks of Loch Lomond
in Scotland.
Construction began in May 1945, under the auspices of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board
and was completed in 1949. The official opening ceremony took place on 18th October 1950 and was attended by the Queen Consort
.
Twenty one men lost their life during the construction . The labour force also included some German prisoners-of-war.
The facility is currently operated by Scottish and Southern Energy, and is normally in standby mode, ready to generate electricity to meet sudden peaks in demand. It can reach full-capacity within 5 minutes from a standing start.
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest lake in Great Britain by surface area. The lake contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles, although the lake itself is smaller than many Irish...
in Scotland.
Construction began in May 1945, under the auspices of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board
North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board
The North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board was founded to design, construct and manage hydroelectricity projects in the Highlands of Scotland...
and was completed in 1949. The official opening ceremony took place on 18th October 1950 and was attended by the Queen Consort
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon was the queen consort of King George VI from 1936 until her husband's death in 1952, after which she was known as Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, to avoid confusion with her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II...
.
Twenty one men lost their life during the construction . The labour force also included some German prisoners-of-war.
The facility is currently operated by Scottish and Southern Energy, and is normally in standby mode, ready to generate electricity to meet sudden peaks in demand. It can reach full-capacity within 5 minutes from a standing start.