Rigmaden Park

Operator :
WW Wilson
Address :
Rigmaden Park
Kirkby Lonsdale
England
LA6 2ET
Capacity :
5 kW
Commissioned :
1882
Details :
One of the first and oldest (?) private hydro electric scheme still running. Gilkes twin pelton from reservoir with 330 ft head. Supplies the house with excess for heating. Modern AC generator

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SPONSORS:

Infinis Gilkes Hydroplan RWE npower renewables