Who: Commercial

Where: Devon, South West

What:2 hydro electric turbines;
- 1 Armstrong Evans Pelton Wheel
- 1 Osseberger cross flow turbine

Total size: 350 kW

Makes: 1,400 MWh per year

Customer equivalent: 350 homes per year

Average equivalent saving: 602 tonnes of CO2 per year

THE GLEN LYN STORY

Glen Lyn Gorge is located in the centre of Lynmouth village where two rivers, the East and West Lyn, converge. Hydro electricity was being generated in the East Lyn Valley as far back as 1898, but it was in 1983 when the Oxenham family undertook the project.  Thanks to their efforts, the project now generates a maximum of 320kW of renewable electricity.

The gorge is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) which is a testament to the sustainability of hydro power. Like Delabole, you are very welcome to visit the Glen Lyn hydro station and we encourage you to do so as it is outstandingly beautiful.  Matthew Oxenham’s talks on renewables and climate change are fascinating, as is the renewable technology education centre.

For more information, call Matthew on - 01598 753 207