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Chonais Hydro

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Project summary

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Project details

Current project stage

Operational

Date operational

15/01/2015

Capacity (MW)

Project address

Near Craig Achnashellach Ross and Cromarty

Date financial investment decision made

Project developer

Green Highland Renewables

Technology

Hydro

Community benefits offered

Community shared ownership offered

Public contact email

Project owner

Project owner name

Green Highland Renewables

Project owner website

Chonais Hydro

Project summary

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