Glyn Rhonwy
The Glyn Rhonwy Pumped Hydro project is a new-build pumped hydroelectric energy storage scheme situated in Llanberis, North Wales, UK.
The project seeks to utilise abandoned slate quarries for use as reservoirs for the pumped hydro facility. Much of the development would be sited underground, with an tunnelled penstock connecting the two reservoirs via an underground turbine house.
The scheme would be filled initially using water from Llyn Padarn, then becoming largely off-stream with minimal interaction with adjacent watercourses. The development will be connected to the grid via an underground cable to Pentir substation.
Key figures
99.9 Megawatts of power
700 Megawatt Hours storage capacity
Volume 1.3 Million Cubic Metres at 250 metres of head.
2 reversible turbines
Start to full power in 12 seconds
Cycle efficiency of around 81%
Project lifespan of 125 years
Estimated carbon saving of 50,000 tonnes per year
About us
Snowdonia Pumped Hydro is a subsidiary of Quarry Battery Company, and was set up to develop the Glyn Rhonwy project exclusively. Quarry Battery Company is a developer of flexible generation technologies for operation in the UK balancing services market.
You can read more about Quarry Battery Company on our website.