Hydropower plays a key role in the transition to clean energy, not only through the low-carbon electricity it produces, but also because of its strong capabilities for providing flexibility and storage.
About the portfolio
Operational UK run-of-river hydro assets with two co-located batteries.
Investment attractions
FiT accredited
First investment
2019
Potential risks
- Resource risk – rainfall
- Merchant electricity revenues
- Operational issues
Our hydro assets
Northern Hydropower Limited
Northern Hydropower consists of two operational hydro projects and an operational battery storage system.
The Yorkshire-based assets are:
- Knottingley hydro, a 500kW dual turbine hydro project located on the River Aire, which was commissioned in October 2017
- A 1.2MW battery co-located at Knottingley, commissioned in January 2018;
The Cornish-based asset is:
- De Lank hydro, a 99kW hydro project located on the De Lank River, commissioned in October 2011.
Both hydro projects are accredited under the 20-year Feed-in-Tariff scheme.
Case study spotlight: Yorkshire Hydropower Ltd
Yorkshire Hydropower Ltd ("YHL") comprises two low head run of the river hydro projects and a battery storage facility. It is FGEN's first investment in two new sectors - run-of-river hydro and battery storage
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