Home / About us / Our sites & businesses / Hydro-electric schemes Hydro-electric schemes Drax Group acquired the Lanark and Galloway run-of-river hydro schemes, located in south-west Scotland on 31 December 2018. The schemes employ a total of 33 people and have a combined capacity of 126 MW – enough to provide electricity to more than 100,000 homes. Lanark is made up of two hydropower stations – one at Bonnington and one at Stonebyres – and has a total capacity of 17 MW. It is one of the oldest hydro schemes in the UK and was commissioned in 1926. How river-powered hydro schemes work Read More Galloway is made up of six power stations (Drumjohn, Kendoon, Carsfad, Earlstoun, Glenlee and Tongland), eight dams (Clatteringshaws, Carsfad, Earlstoun, Ken and Deugh, Loch Doon & Muck and Tongland), a large barrage gate at Glenlochar and a series of tunnels, aqueducts and pipelines that help to control the flow of the water. It was opened in 1935. Related Stories Previous PRESS RELEASES Drax employees donate £2500 to local charaties PRESS RELEASES Drax invests £6M in Galloway Hydro Scheme refurbishment SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Working with Galloway Glens to boost salmon and trout habitats Next Sign up for updates from Drax Sign up to receive our email newsletter to receive a regular roundup of Drax Group news and announcements Any personal data collected will be respected and protected and used for purposes of the newsletter only. Contact us Accessibility Compliance Disclaimer Modern Slavery Act Privacy notices Sitemap REMIT Terms of use Website terms and conditions By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies

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