Benefits of choosing a Hydro Screw to generate renewable electricity include:
Financially Rewarding: The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) have released a paper providing incentives to those interested in micro-generation schemes. The “Feed In Tariffs” (FITs), effective from April 1st 2010 will allow generators of hydropower to benefit in the following ways:
- Owners will be paid 19.9p for every kilowatt (kW) generated (for schemes less than 15kW), this means that you acutually get PAID to use your own electricity rather than paying for it. This is guaranteed for 20 years and index linked to inflation.
- Any electricity not used on site is exported to the national grid where you will receive and additional 3p per kW to the 19.9p that you have already been paid for the generation.
- Reduced dependency on energy drawn from the grid provides insulation from increasing energy prices.
Increased property value: Having a property that not only acts as a home or place of work, but also as an additional income will increase the value of your property if or when you come to sell.
Low maintenance, long life span: The robust construction of the Hydro Screw, along with its low maintenance mechanical parts mean that it is a reliable form of power generation designed to last for up to 40 years.
Consistent all year round power: Unlike wind or solar power, the Hydro Screw generates a consistent power output and is not affected by temporary variations in the weather such as cloudy or windless days. Hallidays Hydropower’s careful planning and innovative designs mean that efficiency remains high across a wide range of flow rates and water heads throughout the year.
Season and Energy Demand: Power as you need it, when you need it. Cold and wet winters, when we all use more power, lead to more water and higher outputs from the Hydro Screw.
Low Carbon: A local hydro screw provides ethical and environmentally friendly renewable energy, helping to reduce carbon emissions and minimize carbon footprint.
New Builds: Every new build requires a certain level of sustainablilty, usually having to adhear to various levels of the 'Code for Sustainable Homes'. The level varies depenting on the type of building. We are currently installing a turbine in a new build to get the building to reach its level of required sustainability.
PR and Marketing: Many businesses may benifit from having a green image, alternative and different forms of renewable energy such as the Archimedes screw turbine tend to attract a lot of posative media attention.
Fish friendly: Extensive research and testing has shown the fish-friendliness of the Hydro Screw for fish up to 1m long. The Environment Agency not only approves but actually recommends the Hydro Screw as a source of green power generation. The image shows how the fish remain unharmed as they are transported down the screw. They are able to migrate back upstream via specifically designed fish ladders.
Call or email us to discover more of the benefits of installing a Hydro Screw.