In the aftermath of a severe blackout in the UK in 2019, the Dinorwig hydropower plant quickly responded to a call for electricity, mitigating the disaster. Owners are now investing nearly £1 billion on a decade-long refurbishment of Dinorwig and Ffestiniog plants, which have historically provided reliable energy. This upgrade promises to enhance their ability as storage for renewable energy for years to come. Engie's Miya Paolucci notes that renovation costs are significantly lower than constructing new facilities, ensuring these historical plants will continue to play a vital role in the UK energy system.
The swift action of Dinorwig’s control room during the 2019 blackout prevented what could have been Britain's worst power failure in a decade.
Engie’s Miya Paolucci emphasized that investing in refurbishing Dinorwig is far less costly than building a new hydropower plant of similar scale.
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