News & updates

8 December 2023

Kemp Statutory Notice

8 December 2023

Application submitted for Loch Kemp Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme

A planning application has been submitted for a pumped storage hydro scheme at Loch Kemp near Whitebridge. As well as reducing carbon emissions and delivering greater energy security, construction of the scheme will give a £30m boost to the Highland economy and a further £57m to the Scottish economy.

17 November 2022

Pre-Application Consultation

We’re inviting local residents to come along to view the plans and review changes to the Loch Kemp Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme before application submission to the Energy Consent Unit Scotland next year.

8 November 2021

Learn about our plans

We’re shaping plans for a new proposed pumped storage hydro scheme, at Loch Kemp, so more people can benefit from clean energy. We’re inviting local residents to come along and find out more. These are the first exhibitions to allow us to outline the broad plan.