Hydro Ness

Dealan Nis

Hydro Ness is a 93kW hydroelectric scheme, which uses historical infrastructure from a disused hydro scheme dating back to 1929, to generate over 500,000 kWh of renewable electricity each year for the nearby Inverness Leisure Centre.

The project uses technology dating back to ancient Egypt that harnesses the natural flow of the river water to power two large turbines and help create green energy.

The original concept for the impressive, and iconic, envelope was developed by local artist, Claire Maclean, a freelance illustrator and designer from the Highlands of Scotland. Claire was inspired by one of the most famous and appreciated species in the River Ness, the Atlantic Salmon.

What you see on site today was designed, engineered and manufactured by Hassons, structural engineering company which is one of the leading players in steel construction.

The project has worked with a range of different partners including: High Life Highland, Science Skills Academy (SSA), Visit Inverness Loch Ness, University of the Highlands and Islands, Highlands and Island Enterprise (HIE), Zero Waste Scotland, Smarter Choices Smarter Places, SSE Renewables.

Have you seen our acknowledgment board on site…?!