Peak Power project results published

"To offset the impact of climate change we must get much more of our energy supplies from renewable technologies powered by water, wind and sun. However, renewable technology must not dominate or ruin the landscapes they are helping to save – so small scale technologies are the most suitable in our national parks. There is also relatively low demand for energy here in rural communities without major industry.

Micro hydro power fits the bill perfectly in the Peak District, where there is plenty of rain and fast flowing rivers running down from the hills. We also have a rich legacy of water power. We spent three years surveying and analysing over 150 river sites which were mainly old watermills that had fallen into disrepair. We found eighty that could be developed as sources of local hydro power in the future. Read the results in our Peak Power report." (Extract from the Friends of the Peak District website.)

Download the Peak Power reports here.