Power output right now is: 54.0 kW. Total generated to date is: 481 871 kWh.
Data courtesy of Mann Power Consulting
- Torrs Tours 2011
On Saturday 2nd July we are exhibiting at the One World Festival in High Lea Park. Come and see how we generate clean, green energy with site tours at 1pm and 2pm. Volunteers from the project will be available to show you around and answer your questions. There will also be an open afternoon between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday 24th September. - Ministerial Visit
Torrs Hydro was delighted to host Energy & Climate Change Minister Greg Barker MP on 28th October 2010, when he launched the DECC's new community hydropower help guide which features our scheme. - Archie on BBC News At Ten
Archie appeared on the BBC News at Ten programme on 7th December 2009. Friends of the Earth spokesman Richard Dyer gave an interview at Torrs Hydro which formed part of the BBC's coverage of the Copenhagen Summit. - Shortlisted for The Ashden Awards
The prestigious Ashden Awards champion inspiring sustainable energy solutions in the UK. Torrs Hydro are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2010 awards.
- Community Power
Torrs Hydro is an example of the power of communities to take action and begin to address the challenges that climate change presents to us all. We are a community owned and community funded organisation. For more on our community involvement click here... - Green Power
Our reverse Archimedes screw turbine (known as Archie) is designed to produce around a 250 000 kWh of electricity over a typical year. This is the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of around 50 typical British homes and saves over 150 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to conventional electricity generation. For more on our technology click here... - Torrs Hydro New Mills Limited
Torrs Hydro New Mills Limited was incorporated in 2007 as an Industrial and Provident Society which operates for the benefit of the community. For more on the company click here... - 400 000 kWh and still going strong
Ẁe have been producing power on site since September 2008. Archie recently generated our 400 000th kWh of power. For more on our history click here....
- Blogtastic!
If blogs are your thing, we have a blog. Click here for the latest thoughts... - Inspiring Artists
Local band Blues Party have been inspired to write the song "Archie Spins Again" by the very special atmosphere of the Torrs Gorge. This recording is © and ℗ monkeyass music 2009. All rights reserved.
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