The photos presented in our homepage are taken from sites that we have developed in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We aim to blend any feature associated with our hydro schemes into the surrounding environment. Powerhouses are usually hidden, either in existing converted buildings or ones designed to fit in with the local landscape and architecture, e.g. Cwmorthin.

Powerhouses often resemble traditional small farm buildings with local stone-faced walls and slate roofs. In certain situations, our assessment has shown that an underground structure is preferable, for example on a steep river bank.

Powerhouse at Cwmorthin, this is not a conversion of an old building, but a new one.

The powerhouse at Iwrch emerges from the hillside

Intakes can be visible from certain vantage points during low flow, but are designed to have low visual impact. There are strict rules governing planning and therefore we pledge to make sure that our sites will not readily be noticed.