Belfast-headquartered gas and transmission operator Mutual Energy is leading a feasibility study into a pumped storage hydropower scheme in Northern Ireland.
Located near Belfast Lough, the Higher Ground NI project would be the first pumped hydro scheme in Northern Ireland.
Costing an estimated £1 billion, the plan involves pumping seawater from Belfast Lough to a new reservoir near Carrickfergus using a 4km tunnel.
Mutual Energy has started a feasibility study for the project, which would involve developing a new reservoir near Carrickfergus.The feasibility study is expected to take two years and will involve examining engineering, financial and regulatory viability.
The outcome of the study will be used to inform the Northern Ireland Executive and the Utility Regulator, and to help Mutual Energy determine if the project merits being progressed.
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