Hydro-electricity on the River Exe

The latest newsletter from Transition Exmouth looked at projects for the emerging neighbourhood plan:
Futures Forum: Neighbourhood planning in Exmouth >>> ideas for consultation closing Saturday

There is another project about to happen, as reported by TE:

Hydro scheme on the Exe!

There is to be a Hydro scheme on the River Exe but alas not near here. 

Brendon Energy, a community energy company have permission to construct one at Bolham and will be raising funds for it! https://brendonenergy.org/ 

EDGP are hosting a presentation by the company at The Beehive in Honiton on October 10th at 19:30.

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This is a piece from earlier in the year:

River Exe hydro open evening

Posted on 02/01/2017 by brendonenergy

Brendon Energy is applying for permissions for a hydropower scheme on the River Exe,  projected to generate 450,000kWh of electricity each year, saving 240 tonnes of CO2 yearly. Financial projections indicate the project will generate a substantial annual Community Fund over the 20 years of the project. The scheme features a ‘fish friendly’ Archimedes screw turbine.

River Exe

River Exe hydro open evening | Brendon Energy

With more info here about other schemes:
Exe Valley - Devon County Council
[Withdrawn] Exe Valley Community Hydro Limited: application made to abstract water and impound water - GOV.UK
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