Cunsey Beck
45kW, Cumbria
A 45kW scheme reviving hydro at an old mill
| Site: | Cunsey Beck |
|---|---|
| Consenting timeline: | Sept 2011 – Aug 2012 |
| Construction timeline: | Sept 2013 – May 2014 |
| Commissioning date: | 19 August 2014 |
| Location: | Lake District |
| Turbine: | Crossflow |
| Generator: | Single phase asynchronous generator |
| Grid: | split phase export to single phase proposed |
| Intake type: | Coanda Screen |
| Gross head: | 10m |
| Catchment area: | 21.7km2 |
| Max turbine flow: | 800lps |
| Max output: | 45kW |
| Pipeline length: | 180m |
