Fisherplace Gill

395kW, Cumbria

A 395kW project on the east side of Thirlmere, our highest head scheme to date.
Site: Fisherplace Gill
Consenting timeline: August 2013– Summer 2015
Construction timeline: 2015-2016
Commissioning date: September 2016
Location: Lake District
Turbine: Pelton
Generator: 439kVA Synchronous
Intake type: Full height Coanda screen
Gross head: 221.97
Catchment area: 2km2
Max turbine flow: 205lps
Max output: 395kW
Penstock length: ~810m
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