Hydropower at Bell Weir

Development Details: Southeast Power Engineering Limited.
Developers http://www.sepengineering.com/
Proposal for two 4m diameter Archimedes screws mounted in a new channel on private land. Alternative in-channel option being considered prior to full application. There is an expected 115 kW maximum power output.(We believe this update to be wrong and that the scheme is being looked at on ‘on weir’)

Planning permission

Planning permission granted. S106 agreement confirmed to prevent two schemes being constructed on opposite banks.
Licence
Licence Issued
Agreement for Lease
To be confirmed
Electricity Agreement
Supply to Runnymede Hotel Agreed

News, comment and history web links

11/01/2013 – Plan to produce hydro-electricity from Bell Weir – Sough and South Buck Observer
14/04/2012 – Environment Agency advise the scheme is at  Pre-Application stage.
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