| Lerwick Power Station | |
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 Lerwick Power Station in 2010 | |
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| Country | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Location | Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland |
| Coordinates | 60°10′01″N 1°09′53″W / 60.1670°N 1.1646°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | May 27, 1953 |
| Operator(s) | Scottish and Southern Energy |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Diesel fuel |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 6 x 6 MW 2 x 8 MW 1 x 12 MW 2.1 MW |
| Make and model | Mirrlees, Bickerton & Day diesel generators Pielstick engines Wärtsilä engine |
| Nameplate capacity | 66 MW |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The main power supply for Shetland is provided by Lerwick Power Station, located in Gremista, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northwest of Lerwick town centre. This is the principal source of electrical energy for Shetland, however currently about 20 MWe is provided by the Sullom Voe Terminal power station which comprises 4 x 23 MWe Gas Turbines, the future of which is uncertain. Opened on 27 May 1953 the station is diesel-fuelled and generates a total of 66 MW of power.
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