Inverkip Power Station

One design feature of the power station is the lack of steam driven boiler feed pumps, with units 1 and 2 being provided with three 50% electric boiler feed pumps and unit 3 with two 50% electric feed pumps. The main turbo-generator was manufactured by Parsons, and many of the major components were interchangeable with the turbo-generators at Hunterston B around 13 miles south on the Firth of Clyde.

The facility is now owned by Scottish Power and is maintained in a mothballed condition as part of the strategic reserve.

Inverkip has sat quietly for decades in a mothballed state and being part of the strategic reserve it does make one wonder why they want to demolish it? That said though if it wasnt for Inverkips current state no one would of ever got to explore it.

Since hearing this place was explorable late last year it was always on the list of sites to visit. Not only because of its immaculate condition and pristine appearance but also because it was a power station. After all the chances of exploring a mothballed power station are some where in the regions of none and never. We have explored big industrial sites but Inverkip is on another level.

The only words to describe this place are truly breath taking! The glass encased buildings which hide away the intricate turbines and generators is a site in itself. But its when you actually enter you can appreciate its amazing structures and machinery.

By far the most awesome sights are the switch gear rooms and the main control centre. Although the turbine and boiler rooms are equally as impressive.

We spent hours exploring here as theres so much to see you lose all track of time. Sadly we didnt get to climb the chimney as it was sealed. It would of been nice but we didnt complain as the rest of Inverkip certainly made up for it.