Small Scale Hydro.

A typical domestic 6kWh hydro system working at maximum capacity could produce 52000kWh per year, twice the house holds energy needs with the excess sold back the the national grid. This will typically cost £10,000 to install, an initial £6,000 for the small hydro programme and an extra 3 kW at £1,000 per kw. This should save you 100% on your electricity bill and any excess can be sold back to the electicity supplier.
Grant savings. With a maximum of £1,000 per Kw of installed capacity, subject to an overall maximum £2,500 or 30% of the relevant eligible costs, whichever is lowest.
Please note:
There is currently a £2,500 grant cap per household for micro-generation, solar heating and other technologies. You may apply for grant towards more than one technology, subject to the maximum overall of £2,500,
In adition, before applying you are required to:
a) insulate the whole of the loft of the property to meet current building
regulations e.g. 270mm of mineral wool loft insulation or suitable alternative;
b) install cavity wall insulation (if you have cavity walls);
c) fit low energy light bulbs in all appropriate light fittings;
d) install controls for your heating system to include a room thermostat
and a programmer or timer.


