Power station which opened 90 years ago resumes work after £50m upgrade 

A historic power station in Scotland which first started generating renewable electricity in 1933 has reopened after a £50m upgrade.

The Tummel hydro power station in Pitlochry closed in 2022 to allow for its main two turbines to be replaced – with the site now able to power 20,000 homes.

The station uses a 400-square mile water dam system to generate 40MW of electricity, powering homes across the north east.

SSE Renewables said the refurbishment is one of the largest investments in hydro power in Scotland to date and is expected to extend the plant’s operational life by at least 30 years.

Climate Centre/Supplied

Climate Centre/Supplied

The plant was reopened on Friday by First Minister John Swinney.

Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country