Project feasibility

Hydropower has been around for centuries. The Greeks used water wheels to grind wheat into flour more than 2,000 years ago. In the 19th century American and European factories used water wheels to power industrial machines.

In the 20th Century Hydropower lost out in competition with cheaper fossil fuels. However, in the last few years, concern around global warming, pollution and energy security resulted in a renewed interest in Hydropower. Rising energy prices and government subsidies in the form of ROC’s, LEC’s and the new Feed-In-Tariff scheme (FiTs) now mean that Hydropower schemes are now economically attractive and attracting renewed interest from investors.

We specialize in small-hydro which we define as having a power output between 5kW and 20MW. If you are a landowner or farmer with a river or stream crossing your land, a hydro development may be a way of generating valuable income. Hydro developments can last 30 years or longer, and although not cheap to install, structured correctly can generate a healthy long-term income for the landowner which could provide financial security for the farm/estate for generations.

We help you understand the key issues associated with your potential project and assess its economic and technical feasibility. Contact us to organize an initial consultation.