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Case Study: Hydropower refurbishment at Pale Hall, Wales

Case Study: Hydropower refurbishment at Pale Hall, Wales

Refurbishment project by Renewables First Renewables First was hired to refurbish an existing hydropower scheme within the grounds of Pale Hall, located on the Afon Caletwr, near Bala, Gwynedd. Renewables First's role was licensing, detailed design, installation and...

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Radyr Weir hydro award – Best Civil Engineering project in Wales

The design team from Renewables First that worked on the Radyr Weir hydro scheme were proud to learn that the project was to be awarded the 2017 George Gibby Award for the Best Civil Engineering Project in Wales, awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers Wales Cymru.

Renewables First Principal Contractor for Errwood Hydropower Scheme

Owned by United Utilities, the Errwood hydropower scheme is a Replacement Project in which an old and inefficient 150 kW turbine (actually a pump working in reverse to generate electricity) installed back in the 1980’s, was replaced with a much more efficient purpose-built 100 kW Francis turbine.

Cochwillan hydro power scheme installed by Renewables First

The Cochwillan hydro scheme utilises a large GoFlo self-cleaning screen located on the water intake. GoFlo screens are fully automated and self-cleaning screens, with a rotating mesh that scoops debris out of the water and deposits it in a trough to be flushed downstream of the turbine.

Shenfield hydro scheme commissioned

The Shenfield hydro scheme, as well as being economically viable, also improves the connectivity of the river, reduces flood risk and generates low-carbon electricity.

Case study: Freemans Reach Hydro Scheme

Renewables First was hired to undertake a full hydro feasibility study for the Freemans Reach hydro scheme, as well as the detailed design of the hydro scheme and fish passes. Renewables First also provided hydro engineering support during construction, as well as commissioning the scheme.

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