Torrs Hydro

Torrs Hydro is a micro hydroelectric scheme, owned by the community, in New Mills, Derbyshire.

A 2.4-metre diameter steel trough screw turbine generates up to 63 kW of electricity.

On 20 September 2007 Torrs Hydro New Mills Limited, an Industrial and Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community, was formed.

Commissioning started in August and the scheme was handed over on 4 September 2008.

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Closeup of the corkscrew obscured by a mesh for safety
Torrs Hydro