Derwydd

Derwydd Hydro 15 kW
LLANFIHANGEL G M, CORWEN, DENBIGHSHIRE

Originally installed in 1982 as a switch-over system, this hydropower system was given a complete overhaul and is now grid-connected and powering the farm at Derwydd.

PROJECT OVERVIEW
  • Flow controlled by 2 spear valves.
  • Directly connected induction generator and SCS control system.
  • 1 x 15 kW unit.
  • Remanufactured Pelton turbine.
  • Commissioned 2012.
PROJECT REFERENCE:

Llyr Jones – llyr.derwydd@me.com 07885 702877

OPERATING

July 1, 2012

Old turbine house (back of a lorry).
Old turbine house (back of a lorry).
New turbine house being built
New turbine house being built
Old equipment (belt drive to generator)
Old equipment (belt drive to generator)
Preparing foundation for new turbine house
Preparing foundation for new turbine house
spear valves in production
spear valves in production
New equipment (direct drive)
New equipment (direct drive)