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Our history

Gilkes Energy Ltd was established in 2008 in order to help our clients develop and finance hydropower projects.

However our parent company Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd has been around somewhat longer! Formed in 1853 Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd designs and manufactures Hydro-electric turbines and ancillary equipment in the range up to 20MW. Based in Kendal in the English Lake District activities include design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, testing, routine service and plant upgrade.

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First three Forestry Commission Scotland projects announced
Posted on 5 December 2011

BGC- a consortium of Broadland Properties and Gilkes Energy, is pleased to identify the first...

Scottish Government grants planning consent to 1.7MW Gilkes Energy project
Posted on 20 January 2011

Planning consent for the 1.7 Megawatt...

Ardvorlich
Posted on 22 August 2011

The Ardvorlich Estate is located along the south shores of Loch Earn, Perthshire, Scotland,...

Abernethy Trust
Posted on 21 September 2010

The Abernethy Trust Hydro Scheme is a conventional 'run-of-river' scheme situated at Ardgour...

What we do

Project feasibility

We help you decide if your proposed hydro scheme is technically feasible and economically viable.

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Project financing

To help you structure and finance your hydro project in the most tax-efficient, fair, and low-risk way.

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Project management

We work very closely with our partners, suppliers, and contractors to manage projects to fruition.

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