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100 KW Hydropower scheme at Scottish Forestry Commission site
Allt Coire a Bhainidh Hydropower Allt Coire a Bhainidh Hydropower – a Scottish Forestry Commission Site Renewables First has been commissioned to develop a hydropower scheme on Scottish Forestry...
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Case Study: Hydropower refurbishment at Pale Hall, Wales
Hydropower refurbishment project at Pale Hall, Wales Refurbishment project by Renewables First Intake weir for Pale Hall hydro scheme Renewables First was hired to refurbish an existing hydropower...
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New 700 kW Hydropower Project in Remote Scottish Forestry Site
Allt Eilidh 700 kW Pelton Hydropower System The Allt Eilidh Hydropower project consists of a 700 kW Pelton turbine operating at approximately 453 l/s mean flow rate at a site with gross head of 130 m....
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Case Study: Domestic Water Sourced Heat Pump, Cirencester
Background An exclusive new development on the banks of a 360,000 m² former gravel quarry in the Cotswold Water Park. Our client purchased one of the properties, off-plan, and chose to upgrade the...
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Case Study: Closed Loop Water Source Heat Pump Port Mill
Background Port Mill dates from the 19th century and was named after the Brimscombe Port basin which once sat immediately to the east. The current mill building was originally built to bolster the...
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What makes a good hydropower site?
A good hydropower site is a valuable asset. You could write a book on what makes a good hydro site, but in summary you need:• Good head• Good flow• Simple site layout with main parts close together•...
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Case Study: Open Loop Water Source Heat Pump, Ebley Mill
Background Ebley Mill is a former wool mill that was converted into offices in 1990. It is of limestone construction with Welsh slate roof tiles and large arched windows. Historically, the mill was...
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Solar PV Grants for Farmers and Horticulturists
In the dynamic landscape of agriculture, embracing innovation and technology is paramount to meet the growing demand for food while ensuring sustainability and efficiency. Recognising this need, the...
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What makes a good windpower site?
There are many factors to be considered when assessing whether a site will be good for wind turbines. These can be related to how much of an impact the development would have on the environment, and...
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What makes a good solar PV roof?
There are several factors which should be considered when assessing whether a roof will be good for solar PV installation. These factors apply to both commercial and residential PV developments. In...
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An Introduction to Water-Source Heat Pumps
Water-source heat pumps (WSHP) are energy efficient systems that will significantly reduce the carbon emissions associated with the heating and cooling of a building. In this article we will explore...
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Wind Power: The Election Issue
With a general election approaching, there is an opportunity for onshore wind in England to change. Development of onshore wind in England has been at a standstill since 2015 when a de facto ban was...
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Wind Power: A New Dawn
As anticipated in our pre-election edition, the effective ban on onshore wind turbines in England has been lifted by the new Labour Government. Changes to the National Planning Policy announced by...
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Onshore Wind: Get Ahead of the Curve
Are you a large consumer of electricity that needs to make the switch to renewables? There has never been a better time to act. With changes to the planning process of wind turbines imminent, starting...
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