The Kildermorie hydroelectric scheme will consist of a new dam and storage reservoir at the head of Gleann Mhuire, a buried pipeline running down the glen and a semi-buried powerhouse with associated tailrace built next to the Abhainn na Glasa upstream of Kildermorie Lodge.
SSE renewables project manager Calum Robb said that SSE is committed to reducing the carbon intensity of its generation by 50% by 2020, and the new hydro scheme at Kildermorie will help achieve this target.
"Work to address the conditions associated with the consent will now take place, and it is likely that construction work will start within the next twelve months. We anticipate that it will take around two years to complete construction," Robb said.
SSE currently has 3,660MW of renewable energy capacity in operation, under construction or with consent for development in the UK and Ireland.
