We have applied for support from The Co-operative Community Energy Challenge to develop a hydroelectric scheme at Skerton weir and are now through to the second round. A preliminary study by Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) found that the weir was one of the three most promising sites in the area. A hydro-electric scheme is one single very big installation (costing over £1M), and there is a longer and more complex process needed to deliver it. We need to have detailed hydrological, technical and ecological surveys done, and these will cost several thousand pounds each.
In 3-4 years, we hope to have the River Lune will be generating electricity for local homes and businesses. A similar scheme to the one we hope to install is at Otterspool weir in Stockport, where construction has recently started. This is also run by a community-owned renewable energy company, Stockport Hydro
In 3-4 years, we hope to have the River Lune will be generating electricity for local homes and businesses. A similar scheme to the one we hope to install is at Otterspool weir in Stockport, where construction has recently started. This is also run by a community-owned renewable energy company, Stockport Hydro
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