Afon Berthen
100kW, Snowdonia
A 100kW high head scheme in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. This scheme is being developed for the National Trust.
| Site: | Afon Berthen |
|---|---|
| Consenting timeline: | Nov 2012 – Feb 2014 |
| Construction timeline: | 2015 – 2016 |
| Commissioning date: | Autumn 2016 |
| Location: | Bethesda, North Wales |
| Turbine: | Hydrolite Turgo |
| Generator: | Induction |
| Intake type: | Coanda screen |
| Gross head: | 174m |
| Catchment area: | 1.56km2 |
| Max turbine flow: | 84lps |
| Max output: | 100kW |
| Penstock length: | 650m |
