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Nov 8, 2012
After over a year of construction and installation the Oakly Lower Weir hydropower system is now operational. The system uses a 2.3 m diameter vertical-axis Kaplan turbine to generate up to 165 kW from just 1.8 metres of head. The system is located in a SSSI and on a... Read more...
Jul 27, 2012
The 5 tonne, 2.3 metre diameter turbine runner was lifted into place by Renewables First Senior Engineers Simon Dennis and Sam Jeddere-Fisher after a week spent carefully assembling the giant runner bearings and inlet guide-vanes. Simon Dennis, who is the lead... Read more...
Jul 20, 2012
The results of the Governments Phase 2B Feed-in Tariff review have been announced. The key points are: Technology Power output band FiT from 1st Dec 2012 Wind >100 kW – 500 kW 17.5 p/kWh Wind >500 kW – 1.5 MW 9.5 p/kWh Hydro >15 kW – 100 kW 19.6 p/kWh Hydro... Read more...
Jun 29, 2012
Details of the proposed Freemans Reach development in the centre of historic Durham went on display to the public today, including details of the 100 kW Archimedean Screw hydro system that is being designed and installed by Renewables First. The Archimedean Screw... Read more...
Dec 23, 2011
Renewables First has won the tender to provide feasibility, outline design and consenting services to Peel Energy’s prestigious Woolston Weir hydropower project. The project, located on the River Mersey / Manchester Ship Canal, has the potential to be the UK’s largest... Read more...
