Dolgarrog Hydro-electric Power Station
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Dolgarrog Hydro-electric Power Station
Image: © Jonathan Wilkins Taken: 30 Sep 2006
Dating from 1907, and an integral part of the aluminium works Image, the power station has a capacity of 32MW and now sells electricity on the spot market. It dates from an interesting period of industrial diversification when natural resources were the key to better conditions for local people. Water is gathered from high, hanging valleys to the west.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.191197
Longitude
-3.843933