Scandale Beck

900kW, Cumbria
A 900kW high head scheme, the largest in the Lake District
Site: Scandale Beck
Consenting timeline: August 2011– Dec 2013
Construction timeline: Sept 2014 – Sept  2015
Commissioning date: 24th November 2015
Location: Lake District
Turbine: Gilkes Pelton
Generator: Synchronous
Intake type: Coanda
Gross head: 200m
Catchment area: 4.8km2
Max turbine flow: 600lps
Max output: 900kW
Pipeline length: 2100m
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