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ENVIRONMENT

Renewable Energy
Hydro-power as an alternative to burning fossil fuels.
Environmental Assessment
Deciding whether a project is right for the environment.
Wildlife
Plants, animals and the measures taken to protect them.
Ecological Monitoring
Keeping an eye on the environment.
Landscape
Ensuring our projects have minimal visual impact.

It would be nice to believe that hydro power is totally pollution free and this is very close to the truth, however, like all power stations, hydro power can cause environmental damage.

We use all the means at our disposal to minimise environmental impact.

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Project Management

Energy
Why choose hydro power? Information on its background

Why a 10MW limit?

Grid Connection

People
The construction of a project improves the employment prospects in its vicinity

Environment
How building hydro schemes affects the environment.

Renewable Energy

Environmental Assessment

Ecological Monitoring

Equipment
The equipment used in a hydro plant, how technology has changed and more

Generating Equipment

Turbines, Ventilation and Sound Proofing

Economics
The financial aspects of a project. What criteria should it match?

What makes a good run-of-river scheme?