I have known about Scotland’s Hydro Electric system for years. It’s the most efficient way of producing green energy, not the stupid methods / scams they are investing in now. Wind turbines are useless, solar farms are useless. Hydro Electric Power Works & is efficient and green, why isn’t the government investing in Hydro Electric Power, and not stupid scams. Like wind turbines & solar power. They are both useless! So come on Greenies, why aren’t you pushing for this system?
Parts of the Disney Star Wars series Andor were shot here. You can see the dam (with some CGI additions) as the empire supply hub on the planet Aldhani.
Ripped off with coal, ripped off with oil and gas, now ripped off with energy,,, Westmister also considering piping water from Scotland to England!!…nothing to see here,, BAU…
Cruachan is only one unit of this kind in Scotland but there are a number of sites similar to this that could be used to produce vastly more base load Than the whole of the UK could use at peak times. Cruachan has been operational for almost 60 years, & has at least the same life left in it without renewal is required! Plus Scotland has other Hydro schemes that have been operating for 70 years with only minimal service required! When the overall costs are taken into account this has to be one of the cheapest and greenest forms of electricity generation on the planet! Wind and Solar have a maximum life span of approx. life span of 10-12 years and the disposal of the hazardous waste is a problem, and cause an eyesore to the landscape! As well as taking up valuable farm land!
Fun fact, The Cruachan Dam is built along the Pass of Brander, Site of one of Scotland's most important Battles, If Bruce had lost at Brander, Bannockburn wouldn't have happened.
Does WATOP tell us how much power is generated when water is dropped down to produce electricity and did he tell us how much power is needed to pump the water back up to the reserovir.
So a complex modern hydroelectric. Gotcha. What about countries that never sleep? This works for Scotland, I like how they took stock of their needs and its unique features and resources and went for what would be most efficient for them. Solutions like these are not a one size fits all.
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Yep – it's great – and made an excellent location for filming Andor. 😊
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Why doesnt the rest of the world copy this? I'm guessing cuz of rhe population of some place is just to big?
That was built by people who knew how to work. People in the UK now would pass out at the thought of working that hard.
We have a similar ,although smaller setup near Warren Pa.
I have known about Scotland’s Hydro Electric system for years. It’s the most efficient way of producing green energy, not the stupid methods / scams they are investing in now. Wind turbines are useless, solar farms are useless. Hydro Electric Power Works & is efficient and green, why isn’t the government investing in Hydro Electric Power, and not stupid scams. Like wind turbines & solar power. They are both useless! So come on Greenies, why aren’t you pushing for this system?
Be great if America took note of such, there’s many places in the USA that could house such a setup.
New York have similar mountain. 🙂
Not even our biggest hydro plant. Also its not "croo-ak-kan" Its more like Crook-en" but the K is pronounced like the ch in Loch (not lok).
Visited cruachan on a school trip in the late 70s, the visit still sits with me today.
I’ve visited it and it’s absolutely fantastic. 👍
Parts of the Disney Star Wars series Andor were shot here. You can see the dam (with some CGI additions) as the empire supply hub on the planet Aldhani.
Alba gu bràth
Why do you think they will not give us our independence .
The tax payer paid for this, so it belongs to the public not some company.
Ripped off with coal, ripped off with oil and gas, now ripped off with energy,,, Westmister also considering piping water from Scotland to England!!…nothing to see here,, BAU…
If you ain't josh gates, you sound exactly like him. Or is that why your in disguise????
¿How do you know about the duck?
Cruachan is only one unit of this kind in Scotland but there are a number of sites similar to this that could be used to produce vastly more base load Than the whole of the UK could use at peak times. Cruachan has been operational for almost 60 years, & has at least the same life left in it without renewal is required! Plus Scotland has other Hydro schemes that have been operating for 70 years with only minimal service required! When the overall costs are taken into account this has to be one of the cheapest and greenest forms of electricity generation on the planet! Wind and Solar have a maximum life span of approx. life span of 10-12 years and the disposal of the hazardous waste is a problem, and cause an eyesore to the landscape! As well as taking up valuable farm land!
there is a way to pump water up hill without using any power
That's not Big Ben, Big Ben is the bell only.
I live 10 minutes from Snoqualmie Falls. I live in the Snoqualmie Valley
I worked there a couple of times nearly 40 ago. It was snowing outside and tropical inside.
highly recommend doing the Ben Cruachan Tour if you ever get the chance.
Scotland's work on Tidal Power generation is worth a video too if you will please?
Fun fact, The Cruachan Dam is built along the Pass of Brander, Site of one of Scotland's most important Battles, If Bruce had lost at Brander, Bannockburn wouldn't have happened.
Squeaky animated narration spoils effect
fascinating and ingenious!
Gary frainchie
Love your voice, it sounds super familiar.
Well done Scotland ! A great idea, with great implementation. That's quite a bar for the rest of us to try and reach.
Does WATOP tell us how much power is generated when water is dropped down to produce electricity and did he tell us how much power is needed to pump the water back up to the reserovir.
So a complex modern hydroelectric. Gotcha. What about countries that never sleep? This works for Scotland, I like how they took stock of their needs and its unique features and resources and went for what would be most efficient for them. Solutions like these are not a one size fits all.
The tea break thing 🤣🤣🤣🤣 proper sheeps, everyone do the same crap