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DINORWIG POWERSTATION
Location: DINORWIG, LLANBERIS IN SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK IN GWYNEDD, NORTHERN WALES
Type: Hydro
Status: Operational
Year of establishment: 1984
Installed Capacity: 1800 MWe
Project Description
Water is stored at a high altitude discharged through the turbines, during times of peak electricity demand. It is pumped back from Llyn Peris to Marchlyn Mawr during off-peak times.
Purpose/Application
Built to provide rapid response to sudden demands for electricity. The power station also stores cheap energy produced at night for use during times of peak demand.
Unique Aspect
Dinorwig is designed to assist restarting the National Grid on the occasion of a complete power failure (a black start).
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