Rydal Beck
500kW, Cumbria
A 500kW high head project on Rydal Beck near Ambleside and Windermere, the tourism hub of the Lake District.
| Site: | Rydal Beck |
|---|---|
| Consenting timeline: | June 2012– Dec 2013 |
| Construction timeline: | 2014-2015 |
| Commissioning date: | August 2015 |
| Location: | Lake District |
| Turbine: | Gilkes Turgo |
| Generator: | Synchronous |
| Intake type: | Coanda screen |
| Gross head: | 99m |
| Catchment area: | About 6.6km2 |
| Max turbine flow: | 690lps |
| Max output: | 500kW |
| Penstock length: | ~710m |
