Gilkes Hydro: Balmoral Castle

The case study below details the refurbishment and modernisation of the turbine installed in 1927 by Gilkes on Balmoral Estate. It shows the longevity of hydropower and the pedigree of…

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Gilkes Hydro: Blair Castle

The Blair Castle project was a reinstatement of hydropower that had existed in one form or another in the castle since 1908, which had also been installed by Gilkes. With keeping in mind the original powerhouse and design, the easily accessible powerhouse had a new Pelton turbine installed.

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RWE: Snowdonia Hydro

Cwm Dyli hydroelectric power station was built in 1906 and is Britain’s oldest power station and the first instance in Britain of the use of alternating current.

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