Hydropower
Learning Centre
We’ve put together a hydropower learning centre to address some common questions regarding small and micro hydropower installations. If you can’t find what you are after please contact us and we’ll add a new section.
Hydropower Basics
Learn the core principles of hydropower generation, including how hydro systems work, key terminology, and the factors that affect performance.
Hydropower Turbines
Explore the different turbine technologies used in hydropower schemes and how turbine selection depends on flow and head conditions.
Hydropower Site Assessment & Design
Understand how hydro sites are assessed, measured and designed, from flow and head analysis to feasibility studies and scheme layout considerations.
Planning & Regulation
Learn about the planning, environmental and regulatory requirements involved in developing a hydropower project in the UK.
Performance and Financial Analysis
Explore how hydropower performance is calculated, including energy generation, efficiency, project costs and long-term financial viability.
Hydropower Turbines
Please click on the links below to access more information on the workings of each Turbine type :
Are you considering a hydropower project ?
Renewables First have considerable experience as a hydro consultant and have a full project capability, from initial feasibility study through to system design and installation.
The first step to develop any hydropower site is to conduct a full feasibility study.
Contact us about a feasibility study today!
Once complete, you will understand the site potential and be guided through the next steps to develop your project. You can read more about hydropower in our Hydro Learning Centre.
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