Site Details

This site used to have a watermill close to the River Don, this old layout would have given 3-5m head. The new intake location further upstream was chosen to maximise the energy output of the scheme by increasing the available head to 23m.

Pipeline

Plastic culvert and HDPE (High Density Polyeurethane) are being used. The HDPE pipes are welded together on-site.

Electricity Output

The electricity generated will be used to power two households on the estate with excess electricity sold to the grid.

System Elements

• Wooden weir with fish pass
• Rotating mesh intake screen
• 625m burried pipeline
• Available head 23m
• Max. flow rate 100l/s
• 11kW Crossflow Turbine

Status

Complete