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RDES are developing a micro hydro scheme for North Lanarkshire Council at Strathclyde Loch near Motherwell. The scheme is a low head site using the drop between the Loch and the River Clyde. The novel archimedes screw turbine will be employed. The system will generate 50 kW and 100% of the power generated will be used on site. RDES have designed the system and are managing the consents process. Planning permission to construct the project was obtained on 29th April 2008.

The Tomatin Hydro scheme, a small scale project for a homeowner near Inverness, was officially commissioned on the 11/12/2007. The micro hydro project generates 10kW of green energy, sufficient to power 8 average UK homes. It features a cross flow twin jet Pelton turbine, driving a 4 pole, induction generator. RD Energy Solutions have designed, installed, and commissioned the system, in addition to supplying all of the electro-mechanical components. For further information, please contact Nick Bard.