Component Detail - Unknown CMU

Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN, Scotland Map

DRAX PUMPED STORAGE LIMITED CMU ID:22CRU4

Technical Capacity Information

Capacity Metrics

De-Rated Capacity (Component DB) 95.64 MW
De-Rated Capacity (CMU Registry) 95.64
Connection Capacity (CMU Registry) 100.41 MW
Anticipated Capacity (CMU Registry) 95.64 MW

Note: De-rated capacity typically accounts for availability factors. Connection capacity represents the maximum grid connection size. Values sourced from Component database or CMU Registry as indicated.

Contact & Ownership

Basic Information

Location Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN, Scotland
Description Unit 4 Cruachan pump storage hydro plant
Company DRAX PUMPED STORAGE LIMITED

Technical Details

Technology Storage (Duration 12h)
Generation Type N/A
Connection Type N/A
De-Rated Capacity 95.64
Connection / DSR Capacity 100.41
Type T-4

Auction Information

Auction 2026-27 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction
Delivery Year 2,026
Status N/A
Clearing Price N/A

Additional Information

CMU ID 22CRU4
Location and Post Code Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN, Scotland
Description of CMU Components Unit 4 Cruachan pump storage hydro plant
Generating Technology Class Storage (Duration 12h)
Company Name DRAX PUMPED STORAGE LIMITED
Auction Name 2026-27 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction
_id 268,735
rank 0.06
Component ID T_CRUA-4
OS Grid Reference NN 077 268
Primary Fuel of Component N/A
Permitted on-Site Generating Unit N/A
Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity N/A
Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity N/A
Generating Capacity of on-site Generating Unit N/A

CMU Registry Data

Auction Capacity Auction
Type T-4
Delivery Year 2,026
Name of Applicant DRAX PUMPED STORAGE LIMITED
CM Unit Name Cruachan Unit 4

Raw Component Data

Field	Value
_id	268735
Type	T-4
rank	0.0573088
CMU ID	22CRU4
Auction Name	2026-27 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction
Component ID	T_CRUA-4
Delivery Year	2026
De-Rated Capacity	95.641
OS Grid Reference	NN 077 268
Location and Post Code	Lochawe, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN, Scotland
Connection / DSR Capacity	100.41
Primary Fuel of Component	null
Generating Technology Class	Storage (Duration 12h)
Description of CMU Components	Unit 4 Cruachan pump storage hydro plant
Permitted on-Site Generating Unit	null
Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	null
Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	null
Generating Capacity of on-site Generating Unit	null

Raw CMU Data

Field	Value
_id	13283
Type	T-4
CMU ID	22CRU4
Auction	Capacity Auction
Agent Name	null
Beta Value	null
Auction Name	2026-27 (T-4) Four Year Ahead Capacity Auction
CM Unit Name	Cruachan Unit 4
CM Unit Type	CMRS
TEC Deferral	null
Unproven DSR	null
Delivery Year	2026
Opt Out Status	Opt-In
Opt-Out Reason	null
Parent Company	Drax Hydro Limited
DSR Test Method	null
Is FCM required	null
CM Unit Category	Existing Generating CMU
Storage Facility	Yes
De-Rated Capacity	95.641
Name of Applicant	DRAX PUMPED STORAGE LIMITED
Primary Fuel Type	Storage - Pumped
Registered Holder	DRAX PUMPED STORAGE LIMITED
Annual Penalty Cap	1
Monthly Penalty Cap	2
Proven DSR Capacity	null
DSR Bidding Capacity	null
Amount of Credit Cover	(empty)
Termination Fee 1 Rate	£5000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 2 Rate	£25000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 3 Rate	£10000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 4 Rate	£15000.00 /MW
Termination Fee 5 Rate	£35000.00 /MW
Connection / DSR Capacity	100.41
Maximum Obligation Period	1
Capacity Agreement Awarded	Yes
Pre-Qualification Decision	Prequalified
Capacity obligation Summary	null
Pre-Refurbishing CMU Status	null
Transmission / Distribution	Transmission
Unique Agreement Identifier	CAN-2026-22CRU4-001
New Build Yet to Satisfy FCM	null
Planning Consents Conditions	null
Anticipated De-Rated Capacity	95.641
Term of the Capacity Agreement	1
Nature of the Security Interest	null
CMU confirmed entry into Auction	Yes
Is Connection Agreement required	null
Pre-Refurbishment Bidding Status	null
Secondary Trading Contact - Email	[email protected]
Date for provision of deferred TEC	null
Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	null
Date of Issue of Capacity Agreement	2023-03-31
List of Traded Capacity Obligations	null
Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	null
Auction Acquired Capacity Obligation	95.641
Date of Issue of DSR Test Certificate	null
Has Capacity Agreement been Suspended	null
Period for which the transfer applies	null
Secondary Trading Contact - Telephone	'+441757618381
Capacity Agreement has been Terminated	null
Duration of Capacity Agreement Awarded	1
Date for Financial Commitment Milestone	null
Delivery Years for which Agreement Valid	2026/2027
Connection Agreement Deferral Declaration	null
Date of Termination of Capacity Agreement	null
Latest Date SCM is expected to be achieved	null
Subject to Substantial Completion Milestone	null
Subject to a Minimum Completion Requirement	null
Earliest Date SCM is expected to be achieved	null
Is copy of Grid Connection Agreement required	null
Anticipated Pre-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	null
Anticipated Post-Refurbishing De-Rated Capacity	null
Legal Name of any Person with a Security Interest	null
Date for provision of deferred Connection Agreement	null
Duration of Capacity Agreement in First Bidding Round	1
Long-Stop Date for the Minimum Completion Requirement	null