30kW, Cumbria
A 30kW medium head scheme retrofitted to existing reservoir infrastructure. This project is being developed in conjunction with the Canal & River Trust and is owned by Community Energy Cumbria
| Site: |
Killington Reservoir |
| Consenting timeline: |
June 2011 – Dec 2013 |
| Construction timeline: |
Spring 2016 |
| Commissioning date: |
Autumn 2016 |
| Location: |
Killington, Cumbria |
| Turbine: |
Crossflow |
| Generator: |
34kVA 6pole induction |
| Intake type: |
Existing draw down pipe |
| Gross head: |
15m |
| Catchment area: |
8.25km2 |
| Max turbine flow: |
300lps |
| Max output: |
30kW |
| Penstock length: |
~100m |
