Low Head Hydro Scheme and Solar Power for Country Estate

Introduction

Proterra Energy was employed to determine a practical energy solution for a remote off grid estate on the west coast of Scotland.

Selecting the right low head hydro scheme for a remote property

A low head hydro scheme was identified as the best option for meeting all the power requirements of the Estate in a manner that would ensure the sustainability of all the Estate’s activities.

The result was a 36kW hydro scheme, coupled with an intelligent power hub including an 80kWhr battery bank.

​The system powers a lodge, 8 other properties and a walkers’ bothy.

See some of our hydro schemes in action on our YouTube channel.


Testimonial:

Proterra was involved in our project right from the start. It was a challenging and ambitious project with energy generation, storage and distribution. To have an adaptable and solutions oriented company like Proterra involved was superb. They are professional and trustworthy and I would recommend them to anyone with an off grid energy project.

– Estate Owner

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Battery Storage

Specifications

Common

Power

35 kW

Location

West Coast of Scotland

Specific

Flow

125 l/s

Head

38m

Testimonial

Proterra was involved in our project right from the start. It was a challenging and ambitious project with energy generation, storage and distribution. To have an adaptable and solutions oriented company like Proterra involved was superb. They are professional and trustworthy and I would recommend them to anyone with an off grid energy project.

Estate Owner

Additional Information

Selecting the right low head hydro scheme for a remote property

A low head hydro scheme was identified as the best option for meeting all the power requirements of the Estate in a manner that would ensure the sustainability of all the Estate’s activities.

The result was a 36kW hydro scheme, coupled with an intelligent power hub including an 80kWhr battery bank.

​The system powers a lodge, 8 other properties and a walkers’ bothy.

See some of our hydro schemes in action on our YouTube channel.


Testimonial:

Proterra was involved in our project right from the start. It was a challenging and ambitious project with energy generation, storage and distribution. To have an adaptable and solutions oriented company like Proterra involved was superb. They are professional and trustworthy and I would recommend them to anyone with an off grid energy project.

– Estate Owner

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