Allen Gordon LLP is an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy with a staff of 35 operating from offices in Inverness, Perth and Stirling.  We specialise in the civil and structural design of run-of-river hydro schemes and have worked on 60 projects from 50kW to 2MW.

Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers is recognised as the leading renewable insurance broker to the sector, with over 20 years experience.  Our specialist team provides a comprehensive range of insurance solutions and with our breath of knowledge we can anticipate all the major challenges project developer face.  Longstanding and excellent associations with the leading renewable energy insurers ensures our clients receive the best protection available.

Gilkes offer a reputable single source solution for a range of hydropower turbines, providing efficient, clean, renewable energy.  Our range of Pelton, Francis and Turgo Turbines are capable of generating up to 30MW per unit with a Streamline range designed for the sub 1MW market and compact solutions for the 50kW to 100kW market.

Having manufactured over 6800 turbines, Gilkes offers complete water to wire solutions for small hydroelectric developments both in the UK and Overseas.

With service centres in Fort William and Invergordon Gilkes offer tailored long-term electro-mechanical service contracts, site surveys & condition assessment, breakdown service, control system upgrades & reprogramming and replacement turbine components.

OM-3 (part of the Hydroplan Group) has been providing services to the hydropower sector for more than 30 years and our core service is the provision of Monitoring, Maintenance and Management services to support the Operation of hydropower stations in the UK.

The OM-3 name represents the following services:-

Operations: Regular inspections, Proportional Fault Response, plant downtime reduction, HV Switching
Maintenance: Service contracts, Personnel Management, Maintenance Schedules
Monitoring: Ensuring best possible performance and minimised downtime – Remote early warnings, periodic trend reviews, performance analysis, reservoir inspections, hydrometry
Management: Environmental Compliance, PPAs, performance conditioning reporting, financial performance reporting, dam safety

Services are tailored to the specific requirements of the scheme and owner. This can range from a basic compliance check to full management or scheme optimisation.

HYDROPLAN GROUP

The Hydroplan group comprises multi-disciplined and experienced experts in creating, developing and operating sustainable hydropower schemes in the UK and internationally. There are 3 group companies:-

OM-3 Providing Asset Management and Operations services.
Hydroplan An engineering consultancy which designs and manages the construction of hydro schemes in the UK and Internationally. hydroplan.co.uk
Aimsir Specialises in research and development of renewable energy opportunities in the developing world, focusing on sustainable development of natural resources, people and investment in potential throughout the supply chain. aimsir.co.uk

Renewables First is one of the UK’s leading small and medium-scale hydropower consultancy, design and installation companies. Established for over seventeen years, we have a proven track record of providing full project capability offering consultancy, feasibility, detailed design, contenting, construction, commissioning and O&M services for hydropower systems across the UK. Our highly skilled and experienced team of engineers enables us to deliver high quality reliable systems that are optimised for maximum energy generation and minimum downtime. We have a large number of private and commercial customers including acting as principal consultants for several utility companies, along with a large number private companies and private landowners. We also have expert capability in the design and delivery of medium-scale wind and Water Source Heat Pump projects.

Our sister company, GoFlo Screens, are manufacturers of automatic travelling intake screens that are designed to maximise hydropower energy yield, minimise maintenance and protect fish and eels. You can find out more on their website www.gofloscreens.co.uk

For all your hydropower needs, contact Renewables First, the Hydro and Wind Company – Securing a clean energy future, profitably

RWE npower renewables is the UK subsidiary of RWE Innogy and is one of the UK’s leading renewables energy developers and operators, committed to developing and operating wind farms and hydro plants to produce sustainable electricity. The company operates 17 hydroelectric power projects and 22 wind farms in the UK, including the country’s first major offshore wind farm, North Hoyle.

RWE npower renewables is also working with marine energy technology partners to deliver new wave and tidal stream power projects in the UK.

We are currently builiding a 100 KW scheme and will be generating in February 2013.

Spaans Babcock was established in 1897 and has been supplying equipment into the water industry since this date. The company are the World’s largest supplier of Archimedes Screws having thousands of screws installed throughout the UK & tens of thousands worldwide.
Archimedes “Screw generators” are perfectly suited to low head applications, they offer several advantages over alternative technologies including no requirement for fine screens, fish friendliness, non-blocking and low maintenance due to the simple & robust design. The Screw generator is offered in various alternative designs to suit given site circumstances.
Spaans have agreements in place with many of the UK Water companies & agencies for the design, manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of their equipment.
Centrally based in Heywood, the company offers a full range of services from supply only contracts through to development of complete bespoke packages. Project management is handled by the companies own project teams and the company has its own SHE officer to ensure compliance with the stringent UK requirements. All installation and maintenance work is handled by in house teams of engineers.