Shed Visit To Turlough Hill

18 intrepid shedders made their way into the wilds of the Wicklow Hills to visit this power station, which is now in operation for 50 years. It was the largest Civil Engineering project in the state when constructed.

The station has 2 lakes, over 200 metres vertically apart, which is the same height as the 2 barber pole chimneys in Poolbeg. The station produces 292 MW from 4 units and is used as backup for wind turbines on calm days and can operate for up to six hours. The water has then to be pumped back to the upper lake with same turbines so that the process can be repeated the next day.