Hydro update

The engineers from Spaans Babcock have been on site this week to rectify the design of the bottom bearing.  Here's what remained of it after this recent breakage:

The offending beam has been removed:

 A new plinth has been cast which now holds the new bearing in place.

Hydro Electric Open Day

What a lovely morning to be setting up for the public open day for our Hydro Plant this afternoon.

All are welcome, although it isn't really suitable for children. Entrance is free to the hydro, and the tearoom and gardens are open too.

Hydro open day: 2 - 4.30pm. Meet the design and build teams, and learn about sustainable energy production in the Iford valley.