Intro
The Miners Road Gas Generation scheme is a 23MW flexible generation plant. The site is comprised of 10no. 2MW gas generators. These generators are fed by natural gas and are directly connected to alternators that produce electricity. This electricity is then exported form the site to the local Scottish Power electricity network. The gas fired generator technology, gas peaking plants, is regarded as the enabling power generation technology to allow the transition from coal and diesel power to wind and solar. The plants are used in times of peak demand and are called on to bridge any shortfalls in supply. This project will also include 3MW (6MWh) of Battery Storage Technology which will also discharge to the local network as required in parallel with the Gas Engines. The Miners Road site will also provide 10 Electric Vehicle Charging points to support and serve the local community.
Construction
Pre-Construction and enabling works are nearly complete. Main construction works will commence with civils and groundworks in June 2022 with Project completion anticipated end of August 2023. We will post updates as we progress. Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page also…
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