Micro hydro Installers, consultants and manufacturers
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Power Spout - micro pelton wheel (NZ)
Even a small stream can generate consistent, clean, dam free, renewable electricity at a price per Watt lower than solar or wind. The small (18 inches wide), all-weather PowerSpout is one of the most reliable, cost-effective generators around because we have spent a decade making micro-hydro efficient and affordable.
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Spaans Babcock
Spaans Babcock delivers screw generators up to a range of 500 kW. The main advantages of the Spaans screw generator are the high energy output, high efficiency and the fish friendliness. Spaans Babcock can give support from the design of the hydro power plant to the installation of the screw, drive unit, generator, control panel, coarse screen, Gates, etc. Spaans Babcock delivers only custom build installations and takes care of all your specific wishes.
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Pure NRG - PowerSpout dealer in Wales
Pure NRG Consulting are the authorised dealer (and an installer) for PowerSpout turbines in Wales - and also offer archimedes screw turn key installation packages.
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Co-Hydro
Co-Hydro specializes in the design and installation of 50kW – 100kW Hydro Electric systems and can offer a range of options to clients and landowners of potential hydro electric sites.
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Hallidays Hydropower - specialist hydro screw full service company
Hallidays Hydropower are a multi award winning team dedicated to the generation of renewable electricity specialising in the installation of Hydro Screws. With 30 years experience working with Listed Buildings and on heritage sites, Hallidays Hydropower have the ability to sensitively and sympathetically incorporate modern technologies into a traditional environment.
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Derwent Hydro
Derwent Hydro began in 1988 with a passion for water power. We run our own hydropower schemes and have been involved in around 30 more as installers and/or consultants. Whether you are looking for advice, equipment or a project development partner we would be pleased to help
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Renewables First
Renewables First are a leading UK provider of small scale hydro power systems and large wind turbines for farms. On hydropower we work on run-of-river hydropower systems at the micro hydro scale (< 100 kW) and small hydro scale (< 1 MW), and for wind power specialise in the sub wind farm market providing small numbers of large wind turbines for farms and industrial sites, typically in the 330 kW to 1.5 MW range.
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RD Energy Solutions
RD Energy Solutions offers bespoke service packages to our clients from energy management services to feasibility studies, design, procurement, installation and commissioning for a whole range of renewable technologies. We provide renewable energy services in Scotland and around the UK for a range of clients.
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Corin Hughes
We provide turnkey solutions for all your renewable energy needs. Our main experience is in grid-connected wind, solar and hydropower. We also manage solar thermal and biomass energy projects through a network of associates.
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Mann Power
Mann Power Consulting Ltd brought the Archimedean Screw turbine into the UK for the first time, and has been at the forefront of supplying this equipment for hydro generation projects since 2004.
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Ellergreen
Ellergreen Hydro focus on developing, operating and financing sites within Great Britain.
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Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd
We are manufacturers and equipment suppliers of Hydro-electric turbines and ancillary equipment in the output power range up to 20MW. Activities include design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, testing, routine service and plant upgrade. Since our first turbine installation in 1856, we have been improving and refining designs ever since. With working experience in over 80 countries, Gilkes are sensitive to regional differences and requirements.
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Free Flow Hydro
Freeflow Hydro is a micro-hydro systems developer and installer. UK-wide, we specialise in the practical application of micro-hydro products, including site surveying, installation and maintenance. We provide all the technology & equipment required for micro-hydro generation from 0.5kW to 10kW, and have extended our scheme to include commercial hydro installations up to 1MW.
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Alstom
With over a century of experience and extensive know-how in the hydro power industry Alstom turbines and generators installed worldwide represent more than 25% of the total hydro power capacity today. Alstom offer a complete range of equipment and services for new and existing plants, providing a full range of hydro turbines from a few MW up to 900 MW.
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Leading Energy, Renewable Energy Consultancy
Leading Energy provides renewable energy consultancy in the microgeneration sector (Midlands, South West, Wales). We provide independent technical advice to architects, developers, consultants and end-users who are aiming to incorporate low carbon technologies into their buildings.
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Powerpal UK
Bespoke Functional Wheels for olympiad Scale Projects. Bespoke Tidal and Flow Wheels. Bespoke small scale peltons, turgos and components. UK agent for Powerspout.
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Micaul RE systems
Feasibility study to determine whether the site is suitable for micro-hydro Assistance with abstraction licence and planning applications System design Concept to completion project management, supply and installation
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Turbine Services
Turbine Services can provide off-the-shelf wind and water turbines complete with their control gear or one-off systems to suit a customer's special needs. Ten years ago we began servicing wind turbines and more recently have diversified into installation and servicing micro-hydro energy systems.
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Ampair
Ampair makes two types of water powered generators. The oldest and most widely known of these is our Aquair towed turbine for use in yachts which is the ideal power source for deep ocean cruising yachts. The Aquair towed turbine is strictly speaking a hybrid unit as it can be rapidly converted from “water mode” into “wind mode” as a a wind generator. Less widely known and is the UW (of course UW means underwater) which is a submerged generator for use in zero head micro hydro systems, or more strictly speaking pico hydro systems.
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TV Energy
TV Energy provides technical support for all renewable energy technologies to public and private sector clients either by project on a consultancy basis or by subscription. We carry out options studies, pre and full feasibility appraisals and are involved in project management for biomass (mostly wood fuel), heat pumps, small hydro, small wind turbines, solar PV (photovoltaics) and solar thermal.
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Hydro Schemes UK ltd
Hydro Schemes UK Ltd is a design company that develops and installs small scale hydroelectric power plants. Low and high head, full service incl. civil work. Based in Wales.
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Evans Engineering
Our main objective during the last thirty-five years, has been to promote the practical use of small scale waterpower as one of the environmentally compatible technologies that offer an alternative to nuclear power, and to promote rural development programs, which include training, and consultancy, and are becoming an increasingly important part of our work. Our experience is based the design of almost 1000 small hydro schemes and on the design and manufacture of over a hundred turbines for projects around the World.
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Dulas
Dulas Ltd are a world renowned renewable energy company offering professional services for clients wishing to implement renewable energy. We have expertise in the following technology areas: biomass, wind energy, solar, and hydro. In addition, we offer consultancy services and renewable energy products. Dulas are proud to be celebrating over 28 years of successful projects. Dulas are also the UK agents for AquaShear; AquaShear Coanda intake screens are designed to provide an extremely low maintenance screening solution for water intakes without the need for any moving parts. This self-cleaning ability together with a high abstracted flow capacity is a function of the shape of the screen and the arrangement of the wedge wires that make up the screen material.
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Hugh Piggot - Scoraig Wind
Powerspout dealer.
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Inter Hydro Technology
Inter Hydro Technology was formed as a division of parent company R.G. Parkins & Partners Ltd in 1994. The parent company's 30 year standing has seen a growing interest in water-related projects, and specialisation in the design and project management of hydroelectric generation projects was a natural progression.
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Ecowave - crossflow manufacturers
Ecowave Systems Ltd brings together a broad range of skills and experience to develop and market a range of renewable energy products. Expertise in hydro design and installation, digital 3D modelling, civil, mechanical and electronic engineering combine to produce cutting edge products using the latest components and manufacturing techniques.
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Border Hydro
If you have a suitable stream or river you should be making use of this valuable source of energy. Border Hydro can supply a range of turbines and controllers to give you the optimum system for your site. Have a look at our hydro page or contact us for more information.
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Nautilus Water Turbines - low and medium head systems
Nautilus combines proven turbine designs with modern engineering precision and American manufacturing to generate clean, sustainable energy from water power resources around the world. Our team has over 30 years of experience in small scale, utility grade hydro operations and the ability to build site specific low and high head turbine systems. Based in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, we're surrounded by the history of early hydropower development and continue the tradition of building technology that enables energy independence for a sustainable future. UK agent is Border Hydro (see above).
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Lakeland Marine Construction
LMC is a civil engineering contractor that specialises in marine and water based civil engineering. LMC operates specialist plant and floating pontoons to enable efficient completion of projects. The company directors are chartered civil engineers and carry out design and build of projects. LMC is based near Windermere in Cumbria and has been in operation for 8 years undertaking work for private and public bodies.
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WKV
We specialize in custom made solutions. WKV is a consultant, designer and builder for: WKV Pelton turbines up to 20 000 kW WKV Francis turbines up to 20 000 kW WKV Turgo turbines up to 5 000 kW WKV Crossflow turbines up to 2 000 kW Synchronous alternators in special- and standard design up to 22 MVA / 15 kV / 120 tons WKV switchboards and controls WKV governors WKV-medium voltage equipment WKV-high voltage equipment Turnkey and water-to-wire services
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Western Renewable Energy - consultancy, project design and installation
Western Renewable Energy is a company specialising in hydro power, operating throughout England and Wales from our base in the South West. We offer a range of services for potential developers and site owners all through the design and installation process. Our extensive experience in micro-hydro covers schemes from concept to completion and long term maintenance.
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Pico Energy - waterwheel installations
ico Energy Ltd is a Devon (UK) based renewable energy company specialised in small-scale hydropower. At Pico Energy, we have a growing number of successful micro hydro installations to our credit with commissions from both public and private sector clients. We offer a complete portfolio of services from site survey and resource assessment to generator connection and testing. We take pride in our work including our success rate with Environment Agency applications (currently 100%). We have even installed a hydro scheme for them!
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Microgeneration Certification Scheme
Search for accredited installers and products on the MCS website.
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Pico Energy
Pico Energy Ltd is a Devon (UK) based renewable energy company specialised in small-scale hydropower. At Pico Energy, we have a growing number of successful micro hydro installations to our credit with commissions from both public and private sector clients. We offer a complete portfolio of services from site survey and resource assessment to generator connection and testing. We take pride in our work including our success rate with Environment Agency applications (currently 100%).
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North West Hydro
At North West Hydro, we offer expert hydropower engineering service built on over 25 years of individual experience across a wide range of schemes.
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Nick Forrest
Nick Forrest Associates design sustainable energy systems to generate value from unused resources.
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NHT Engineering
We provide customers with the complete package, from the design and manufacture of the turbine, generator and control equipment through to installation, commissioning and ongoing repair and maintenance.
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Energy Systems and Design
Manufacturing cost-effective water powered generators in the 1kW range. Makers of The Stream Engine.
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Canyon Hydro
Canyon Hydro designs and manufactures small hydro systems ranging from 4kW to 25MW. Each system is designed and built at our manufacturing facilites in the USA.
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Hydro Electric Barrel
This is a floating waterwheel that can generate electricity when suspended over a river or other flowing water regardless of the depth and speed of flow.
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PowerPal global
Since starting the business in 1998 with the PowerPal Low Head model we have seen many improvements and innovations to the point where PowerPal is now sold in over 60 countries spanning all continents. Having strong links to private, government and research institutes in different countries has helped us to help you better.
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APM Hydro (US)
We at Alternative Power and Machine, Home of APMHYDRO, are dedicated to the growth of the renewable energy industry and are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and competent technical support combined with the application of sustainable business practices.
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Home Hydro (US)
We manufacture a LOW VOLTAGE MICRO HYDRO TURBINE (12V / 24V / 48V / 120VDC), with brushless alternator, for direct battery charging or for use with MPP trackers or DC power supplies.
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Hipower Hydro (US)
Our HIGH VOLTAGE MICRO-HYDRO UNITS are ideal for remote sites where water is available a long distance from power needs. High transmission voltage (120-440 Volts AC) can be sent over a mile if necessary. It is then stepped down to battery voltage. These units can produce from 30W to 4KW continuous power.
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Leading Energy
Leading Energy provides renewable energy consultancy in the microgeneration sector. We provide independent technical advice to architects, developers, consultants and end-users who are aiming to incorporate low carbon technologies into their buildings.
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Navitron
If you are lucky enough to have a water course across your property, Navitron can usually provide a water turbine which will allow you to generate a significant proportion on your electricity needs.
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H2ope
h2oPE is a Community Interest Company limited by shares. We intend to develop ‘low head’ hydro sites using the Archimedean screw which will be installed adjacent to suitable river weirs.
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Ossberger
Manufacturer of small power stations with an experience of more than 100 years. Their considerable specialised expertise in the design and construction of complete small scale water turbine systems from the upstream trash rack through the turbine governors to the power generator and control systems. lmost 10,000 power stations world-wide - in more than 80 countries. Providing confidence for an investment in a hydro plant with the sure knowledge that from OSSBERGER's proven reliability will come fast pay-back of investment derived from quality of manufacture and the optimised matching of system components.
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Hartvigsen Hydro (US)
Components for microhydro systems.
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GHE Turbines
Global Hydro Energy operates globally with great success in the sector of hydroelectric power technology. The company has special expertise in the sectors Kaplan, Pelton and Francis turbines and operates as an integrated system supplier. All services in the area of electrical engineering, which are required for construction of a hydroelectric power plant, are offered as turnkey water-to-wire solutions.
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IT Power
IT Power is one of few international companies with specialist expertise in mini-hydro projects (projects generally less than 2 MW, and on occasion less than 1 kW). Such projects demand a different engineering approach to the larger schemes in order to keep designs flexible and cost realistic, and require a broad understanding of all the diverse technical and non-technical elements that contribute to a successful scheme.
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Green Earth Energy
Greenearth Energy is a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited company carrying out design and installation of solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, biomass and hydro systems.
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HydroWatt
HydroWatt is a german specialist company for mechanical and electrical engineering. Our products are designed and manufactured by a dedicated workforce who build on many years experience in the hydropower industry. Our strengths lie equally in the broad range of systems we manufacture as in the diversity of the projects we have undertaken.
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Douglas Henderson - Consultant
Dr Henderson works as a part-time consultant, predominately in the small hydro sector and amongst other projects, has recently completed several contracts for The Carbon Trust in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Dr Henderson was previously accredited under the Carbon Trust's Consultant Accreditation Scheme.
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Shawater Limited Hydropower
Shawater Ltd. is one of the United Kingdom's largest firms specialising in hydro-electric power schemes of up to 10 Megawatts. We cover both run-of-river schemes and marine energy systems. Located in the heart of Somerset, we are currently designing and developing over 30 projects.
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ANDRITZ
As the world´s leading supplier of Compact Hydro, ANDRITZ HYDRO offers a comprehensive range of products and services for small and medium size hydropower plants.
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EWaterpower
We are the Ritz-Atro Agent for the South of the United Kingdom including Wales, the West Midlands, the East of England, London, The South East & the South West regions.
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Hydroplan
Hydroplan is a leading renewable energy consultancy based in the Highlands of Scotland and South of England. We specialise in small to medium hydropower schemes as well as other water related projects.
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Trade Link Solutions
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TLS Hydro - owner/developers
TLS Hydro Power Ltd we own and operate hydro power generation in the UK which gives us the knowledge and experience to help other generators optimise their projects and revenue
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Cink Hydro Energy
We rank among the leaders in deliveries of technology for small and medium-sized hydropower stations. The goal of the development team of CINK Hydro-Energy is to change water potentials together with our customers all over the world into profitable and environmentally-friendly sources of energy.
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Northern Millwrights
Repair and restoration of waterwheels. Repair of hydropower installations. Supply of low-head hydropower machinery. Installation of hydropower machinery. Repair of mill machinery. Feasibility studies of hydropower schemes. Building design and architectural services.
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Althon
Althon Ltd specialise in Surface Water Drainage Systems including the SEL Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDS) System and the Althon High Capacity Channel Drainage System.
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Very Low Head turbine site
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MNV Consulting Ltd.
MNV Consulting Ltd has extensive experience in hydro-power developments. We have worked on over 50 small hydro schemes in the UK and some 75 large schemes in Scotland.
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RockyHydro - US based
RockyHydro specializes in carefully matching a turbine and generator to provide the most efficient system possible for your stream. There is no "one size fits all" in micro-hydro, which is why we have over 400 different systems to choose from; one is right for you.
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Clean Energy Solutions
We are a specialist company, formed in 2006, providing expert advice through to complete turnkey engineering design, development and implementation, especially delivering micro renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions for clients. In addition we provide multi-disciplinary engineering design, assessment and management covering civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical and control disciplines for a variety of projects. This includes the use of AutoCAD, 3D solid modelling modelling and stress analysis software, which are supported by our partners.
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Cascade Consulting
Cascade Consulting is an independent practice specialising in multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy and project management.
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Beyond Innovation - design and installation of waterwheels
We can carry out a site survey of your property, assessing it for Hydro power generation, and design a suitable system to extract the power available from your stream/burn. We will then assist you to install it, and will commission the final system once all the work has been carried out to the required standards.
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Aqatek 1000 - 50W to 500W crossflow
Flow through micro hydro turbine-generator set for charging battery banks of SMART power supply systems or grid connect power systems Useable with heads between 2.5m and 90m with a maximum flow rate depending on the head between 0.2 to 3.5 litres a second.
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UCM Resita
U.C.M. Resita manufactures hydro power equipment - complete hydro power units - machines for power generation and hydro-mechanic equipment for power stations, dams, waterways, gates, pumping stations, irrigation systems.
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GPS PE pipe systems
PS PE Pipe Systems is a member of the international Aliaxis Group of Companies who manufacture and sell pipe systems and related products for residential and commercial construction, industrial and public utilities.
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Ceiba Renewables - Ayrshire
Ceiba offer a full range of consultancy services for micro-hydro systems.
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Rehart - archimedes screw manufacturers
he REHART GROUP hydropower plants are exceptionally cost-effective, due to their price-performance ratio compared with more powerful but very expensive turbines; their efficiency is also significantly better than turbines and conventional water wheels, especially when operating with partial loads. Even minimal potential for hydropower can thus be exploited in this way.
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Micro Hydro Services - Argyll
Micro Hydro Services is a newly setup business planning to establish itself in the growing market of renewable energy from hydro. We have experience in microhydro, building services and civil engineering so we can offer a reliable, trustworthy service, from an initial desk-top analysis to surveys and pre-feasibility study right through to the necessary form filling and the final design, supply, installation and maintenance of schemes.
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Ossberger - UK agent, Water21
Water21 uniquely represents OSSBERGER in the United Kingdom because OSSBERGER, with over 4 decades of UK sales, have demonstrated the highest reliability and thus the lowest long term costs.
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Green Highland Renewables
Green Highland Renewables specialises in developing small to medium scale hydro electric schemes. Our main focus is to provide advice and solutions to landowners on sustainable hydro schemes through the whole process of design, procurement and operation.
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Osbit Power
OSBIT Power (OP) is a Northumberland based independent company staffed by a team of experienced engineers. OP’s engineers design, build, test and deliver sluice gates, includeding hydraulic power packs and PLC control systems.
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Water Power Services
Water Power Services has been in business since 1982. Founded by Fiacc OBrolchain, the company is a hydropower consultancy that can undertake all stages of development of a hydropower site from feasibility to commissioning.
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River Power - developers
River Power is a micro hydro company, generating electricity from run of river mill sites. River Power offers a unique service to owners of mill sites through the installation and funding of suitable hydro electric plant.
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Potential Energy
Potential Energy is a full service hydro company installing machines across the south of the UK. MCS approved installers (transitional).
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Rainbow Power (Australia)
Rainbow Power sell Micro Hydro Generators, Pelton & Turgo Wheels (Runners) & Hydro Jets.
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Johnson Screens
The Hydropower / Coanda Screens, also known as the overflow sieve (or weir) screen and diversion screen, was developed to accommodate a need for a remotely located intake screen in mountain streams supplying water to a mini hydro scheme. The system was required to be virtually maintenance free from screen fouling by water borne debris and capable of delivering sufficient particle free water to drive the turbine efficiently without damage.
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Energistar - Pelton and Turgo wheel manufacturer
We are currently developing a range of Pelton and Turgo turbines, and can offer component parts to both individuals and industry to allow the development of many different hydro systems. If you don't find what you're looking for on our website, please email or call with your requirements.
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EcoHydro system
Non-invasive, ingenious device harvests a small flow of water from the watercourse in a “run-of-river” design, meaning that no impoundment – a dam – is needed. Our Intake always provides guaranteed minimum flow to the watercourse for fish and aquatic life with only di minimus impact. No stream alteration is needed to install the Intake, which is done by hand; no fish or aquatic life are harmed because they are able to pass by the Intake yet prevented from entering the EcoHydro System (EHS).
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Southeast Power Engineering
Southeast Power Engineering Ltd specializes in identifying and developing difficult hydropower sites with a focus on overcoming the many engineering, construction, environmental and political challenges. There is still much potential in the UK for hydropower development; with a history of over 20,000 mill sites and weir structures.
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Varspeed Hydro
Varspeed Hydro are a Romanian company offering turbines, generators etc. Some interesting info on the site.
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EMC Engineering
Of all the renewables technologies, Euan McConnell Ltd seeks to offer products and services related to the micro hydro industry as we believe that Hydro offers the most useful and reliable energy. If there is one thing that we are blessed with in the UK it is rainfall! The UK micro (<50kW) hydro and pico (<5kW) hydro markets are largely undeveloped. We feel that with the introduction of the Feed In Tariff and an increased public awareness of reliance on fossil fuels and its effects that there will be an increase in the demand for micro and pico scale hydro.
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Suneco Green Energy
A Chinese supplier of micro hydro turbines for most situations - not at present on the MCS list. Plenty of info on their products.
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TASC - The Archimedes Screw Company
The TASC turbine is made from reinforced plastic and is suited to smaller, domestic sites producing less than 15kw. The Turbine is designed and manufactured in UK.
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Nviro Insurance
Hydro Power Insurance This sector is dominated by small schemes and with an estimated number of over 3000 existing and potential sites within the UK, we are very active in providing insurance solutions for the Hydro Power sector. Not surprisingly we are talking to many individuals, community groups and businesses regarding insurance cover for proposed and existing schemes. Nviro Insurance is a member of the British Hydropower Association (BHA) and we are involved with schemes at all levels within the accepted definition of plant output sizes:
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Krishna Grill & Engineering Works Pvt. Ltd
Manufacturer, installer and surveyers of microhydro projects. Main Road South. PO Box 150 Biratnagar-13, Nepal. Phone: 00977 21 471492 Fax: 00977 21 472162
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Aquatic Control Engineering
ACE have developed an array of Fish friendly flapvalves and elver passage which are proving very successful and are proud to remain at the forefront by continuing to develop our eel and elver passage systems and by introducing a new range of fish friendly products including a fish siphon and strobe lights.
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Dragon Hydro LTD
Dragon Hydro’s aim is to develop, finance, construct and operate hydropower generation plants.
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Pamor Pelton and Turgo equipment
Pelton and turgo spoons, runners and jets
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Mannvit UK
Mannvit UK is an independent consultancy offering full-service engineering for small hydro development. From our offices in Cambridge and Newcastle, Mannvit UK builds on over 40 years of experience in hydro development from our operations in Iceland.
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Renewable Design Consultants
RDC offers independent, expert and site-specific advice and assistance for the development of small-scale renewable energy technologies.
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Entec Turbines
Our high-efficiency cross-flow turbines have been steadily optimized over the last years. entec has established itself as the leader for locally manufactured cross-flow turbines in development cooperation.
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North Wales Hydro Power
North Wales Hydro Power specialise in the development of micro (up to 100kW) hydroelectric schemes in Wales. Our main focus is to develop sites with landowners rather than for them, we do however now develop sites for landowners as part of our range of consultancy services.
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JLA & co hydro
Every site is different. Every river is unique. We therefore have to design tailor-made turbo-generator groups, which are suited to each situation. Our strengths to achieve this challenge: major flexibility and sound experience in the field of micro-hydroelectricity.
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RSA Group - Renewables Insurer
We are one of the leading insurers in the renewable energy industry, with market leading positions across the globe. Our international team of renewable energy underwriters have experience totalling over 600 years and can cover insurance needs in over 130 counties.
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The MCS transition list (installers and products):
The consumer area of this website is to help those wanting to purchase an MCS certificated product or find an MCS certificated installation company to carry out an installation.
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VAG valves
Valves and solutions for the water and wastewater industry.
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Langston's Alternative Power
US based supplier of microhydro systems - low and high head, battery and grid tie (120V 60Hz) systems available
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Micro Hydro Power
Chinese manufacturer of a wide range of turbines.
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Hydro Induction Power
Low and high voltage systems - based in California
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NRG Applications Ltd
NRG Applications are pleased to be associated with GILKES Hydropower systems. Formed in 1853 as a British manufacturer, Gilkes is a world leader in small hydropower systems for the generation of electricity from water. Since the first turbine installation in 1856, Gilkes has supplied over 6500 turbines to over 80 countries during its history.
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Orengine International ltd.
Orengine employs new design techniques, synthetic materials and electronic technologies in the construction of small and mini power plants. Based in Italy
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Adrian Laycock
We are actively engaged in the planning, design and construction of numerous hydropower schemes in the scottish highlands. These projects are often in environmentally sensitive areas and require extreme care in design and construction. Their size ranges from 50kW to 1 MW or more.
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Hawkins Hydro
We provide hydropower asset owners with access to private capital and legal, technical and development expertise in order to efficiently develop their available opportunities. Our goal is to create optimal economic returns for investors and asset owners and to drive social returns for the local community from hydropower resources.
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Zebec hydro power
Small scale hydro power plants are now an economic reality. Zebec is helping organisations and land owners across the UK to realise their potential.
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Inherent Energy ltd
Inherent Energy work with Energy Systems & Design who have been producing the best micro hydro electric machines and components since 1980.
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350 Energy
350 Hydro projects are classified as “small” or “micro” scale, ranging from less than 1kW to 1MW.
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350 Energy
350 Hydro projects are classified as “small” or “micro” scale, ranging from less than 1kW to 1MW. The introduction of Feed-in tariffs in the UK has made it financially attractive to install small hydro-electric systems, particularly on sites with a height difference to exploit.