List of power stations in the British Crown Dependencies explained

This is a list of current and former electricity-generating power stations in the British Crown Dependencies. The Crown Dependencies are the Bailiwick of Jersey, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Isle of Man. They are British Islands but are not part of the United Kingdom.

NameLocationCoordinatesCrown DependencyTypeCapacityOperatorOpenedStatusNotes
Albert PierSaint Helier, Jersey49°10'37"N 2°06'51"W
JerseyDiesel enginesJersey Electricity Company Limited1925
La Collette[1] [2] Saint Helier, Jersey49°10'29"N 2°06'34"WJerseyDiesel engines, gas turbine, steam turbines80 MW (1970), 110 MW (1972), 45 MW extension 1994, 200 MWJersey Electricity Company Limited until 2010, Jersey Electricity plc1965Operational
Queen’s RoadQueen’s Road, Saint Helier, Jersey49°11'60"N 2°06'54"WJerseyFormerly Diesel engines, Gas turbines (Rolls-Royce Olympus)17.88 MW (1955), 26.47 MW (1959), 40 MW (1962), 2 × 17 MW gas turbines (1988)Jersey Electricity Company Limited1934Operational Jersey Electricity administrative headquarters
AlderneyYork Hill, AlderneyGuernsey6 × Diesel engines (1959)590 kW (1959)Guernsey Electricity Department (1949–52)1934Formerly operated by Alderney Light & Power Company Limited (1939–49).
Alderney[3] [4] Route de Crabby, Alderney49°43'20"N 2°12'10"WGuernseyOil-fired engines[5] 3 × 2 MW, 2 × 750 kW, 2 × 450 kWAlderney Electricity Limited (1979-)1952OperationalFormerly operated by Christy Bros. Ltd (1952–79). Units sold 821,501 kWh (1959), 900,254 kWh (1960); consumers 590 (1959), 610 (1960).[6]
Les Amballes[7] [8] Saint Peter Port, GuernseyGuernseySteam0.15 MW (1900)Guernsey States Electricity Board (1933–93)1898Formerly operated by Edmundson's Electricity Corporation (1900–07), Guernsey Electric Light and Power Company Limited (1907–33)
ValeSt. Sampson's, North Quay, Guernsey49°29'07"N 2°31'04"WGuernseyDiesel engines, steam turbines, oil-fired gas turbines0.87 MW (1902), 13.99 MW (1959), 72 MW (1984)Guernsey Electricity (1993-)1903OperationalFormerly operated by Edmundson's Electricity Corporation (1900–07), Guernsey Electric Light and Power Company Limited (1907–33), the Guernsey States Electricity Board (1933–93) B station opened 1970
Powerhouse[9] Herm49°28'11"N 2°27'11"WGuernsey3 Diesel engines80–180 kWHerm IslandOperational
Sark[10] [11] SarkGuernseyDiesel engine2 × 5 kW, 1 × 7 kW, 2 × 12 kW, 1 × 22 kW (1956)[12] Sark Electricity Limited (1997-)[13] 1948OperationalFormerly operated by Robson Electric Supply Company (1948–69), Sark Electric Supply Company (1969–97)
Isle of Man Energy from Waste[14] Richmond Hill, Isle of Man54°8'32"N 4°31'50"WIsle of ManRefuse boiler, steam turbo-alternator5.5 MWSuez2004OperationalAlso known as Isle of Man Incinerator
Peel[15] Peel, Isle of Man54°13'09"N 4°41'58"W Isle of ManDiesel engine40 MWManx Utilities1995OperationalOperated by Manx Electricity Authority until 2014
Pulrose[16] Douglas, Isle of Man54°09'02"N 4°30'07"WIsle of ManSteam turbo-alternator15.475 MWDouglas Corporation1923
Isle of Man Electricity Board[17] Douglas, Isle of ManIsle of ManDiesel engines7 × 920 kW + 2 × 2 MWIsle of Man Electricity Board1933Supply outside of Douglas
PulroseDouglas, Isle of Man54°09'02"N 4°30'07"W Isle of ManGas-fired CCGT, steam64 MW (CCGT)

23 MW (steam)

Manx Utilities1998, 2003OperationalManx Electricity Authority until 2014
RamseyRamsey, Isle of Man54°19'29"N 4°22'54"W Isle of ManDiesel engine3.6 MWManx Utilities1993OperationalManx Electricity Authority until 2014
SulbySulby reservoir, Isle of Man54°16'17"N 4°30'06"WIsle of ManHydro  electric1.2 MWManx Utilities1982[18] OperationalManx Electricity Authority until 2014
In addition to the generation of electricity at operational stations, there are several sub-sea cables that connect to these power stations to the United Kingdom and France. They include the Isle of Man to England Interconnector and the Channel Islands Electricity Grid.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Garrett. Frederick C. . Garcke's Manual of Electricity Supply vol. 56. Electrical Press. 1959. London. C-53,54.
  2. Web site: Jersey Electricity Key Facts. Jersey Electricity. 29 April 2020.
  3. Book: Garrett. Frederick C. . Garcke's Manual of Electricity Supply vol. 56. Electrical Press. 1959. London. C-39.
  4. Web site: Alderney Electricity Limited. Alderney Electricity Limited. 29 April 2020.
  5. Web site: Supporting the Development of the States of Alderney Island Energy Policy. Alderney.gov.gg. 30 April 2020.
  6. Book: Electrical Times. Electricity Supply Handbook 1962. Electrical Times. 1962. London. 177–180.
  7. Book: Garrett. Federick C. . Garcke's Manual of Electricity Supply vol. 56. Electrical Press. 1959. London. C-42–43.
  8. Web site: Guernsey Electricity Company History. Guernsey Electricity Company. 29 April 2020.
  9. Web site: Position of Herm Island Engineer. 2018. Herm.com. 29 April 2020.
  10. Web site: History of Sark Electricity. Sark Electricity. 29 April 2020.
  11. Web site: Sark electricity: Deal struck for government buy out. 30 November 2018. BBC. 29 April 2020.
  12. Book: The Electrical Journal. Electricity Undertaking of the World 1957 - 58. Benn Brothers. 1957. London. 244.
  13. Web site: Sark Electricity has been sold. 11 March 2020. ITV. 29 April 2020.
  14. Web site: Powering self-sufficiency on the Isle of Man. Suez.co.uk. 29 April 2020.
  15. Web site: Manx Utilities Electricity. Manx Utilities. 29 April 2020.
  16. Book: Garrett. Frederick C. . Garcke's Manual of Electricity Supply. Electrical Press. 1959. London. C-41, c-42.
  17. Book: Electrical Journal. Electricity Undertakings of the World. Benn Brothers Limited. 1958. London. 244.
  18. Web site: Case Study Sulby Dam. WALO UK Ltd. 29 April 2020.

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