Galloway hydro-electric power scheme
The Galloway Hydro Electric Scheme is a network of dams and hydro-electric power stations in Galloway, south west Scotland. It was built between 1930 and 1936.
The generating stations draw water from the River Dee and River Doon through reservoirs at Loch Doon, Kendoon, Carsfad, Clatteringshaws, and Tongland. The unusual modernist stations were designed by Scottish civil engineer, Sir Alexander Gibb.
The scheme, which is today operated by Scottish Power, can produce a total peak power of around 106 megawatts.
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External links
- The Galloway Water Power Co. from www.glenken.fsnet.co.uk (note that Loch Ken does not directly feed Tongland dam but is used to regulate the flow to ensure the tongland reservoir is kept at optimum level,