Kilnstones

30kW, Cumbria
A 30kW project in Longsleddale, Cumbria. The second scheme Ellergreen installed in the Longsleddale valley.
Site: Kilnstones, Longsleddale
Consenting timeline: Jan 2010 – Feb 2010
Construction timeline: Feb 2010 – July 2011
Commissioning date: August 2011
Location: Longsleddale, Lake District
Turbine: Gilkes Pelton
Generator: 1000 rpm Induction
Grid: Single Phase, 50 kVA PMT
Intake type: Coanda Type E – 1000
Gross head: 111m
Catchment area: 0.76km2
Max turbine flow: 35lps
Max output: 30kW
Pipeline length: 350m
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