Hydro-electric scheme in County Antrim
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Source: BBC
A Northern Ireland energy company, Mutual Energy, is considering building a hydro-electric power generation scheme in County Antrim. The project involves developing a new reservoir near Carrickfergus and utilizing water from Belfast Lough to generate electricity during low renewable generation periods.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
- Location
- Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- BBC
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A Northern Ireland energy company, Mutual Energy, is considering building a hydro-electric power generation scheme in County Antrim. The project involves developing a new reservoir near Carrickfergus and utilizing water from Belfast Lough to generate electricity during low renewable generation periods. |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Northern Ireland |
City | Carrickfergus |
Source
Source | BBC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-01-30 |
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