Arup and ILF Consulting Engineers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for pumped storage projects in the UK, including Coire Glas, Glenmuckloch and up to 13 additional schemes in the pipeline.
This hydropower collaboration has a simple goal: To develop robust and fundable pumped storage schemes that are safe and sustainable to construct and operate.
Arup has delivered major projects in Scotland, including the delivery of Queensferry Crossing. Lessons from funding, consenting, delivery and operational resilience of projects of this size and complexity in Scotland will be brought to clients and contractors to ensure delivery, Arup said.
ILF brings experience working on some of the most challenging hydropower schemes globally, including the Linth-Limmern Pumped Hydro Electric Storage Plant in Switzerland, Atdorf PHES in Germany, Vianden PHES in Luxembourg; Niagara Hydropower Plant in Canada; and Hatta PHES in Dubai.
“Arup and ILF have a strong record of design excellence for major projects, and a tried and tested relationship working collaboratively on challenging projects,” said Dan Saville, energy, water and resources leader, Arup UKIMEA. “We are excited to continue working with ILF in developing a portfolio of major hydropower projects including supporting current contracts for, Glenmuckloch Pumped Storage OE role and the Coire Glas Strabag bid.”
Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally and dedicated to sustainable development. The ILF Group is an international engineering and consulting firm that helps its clients successfully execute technically demanding industrial and infrastructure projects.
