The project aims to install a micro hydro electricity generator at the Bathampton Weir to raise awareness of alternative sources of energy. The involvement of the wider community in the creation of a Community Company is paramount and the project will generate a small income which will enable Transition Bath to expand its activities.
The project, based at Bathampton Mill is likely to generate 50Kw1daily subject to planning and generate 400 Megawatt Hours of green energy annually. The preliminary studies have been completed and the project has received a 75% grant for a Detailed Study2, with the remainder of the money being financed by site owners, Mitchells & Butlers. The Study is now underway and is expected to be completed by late December 2009.
The project aims to have all planning procedures in place by June of next year and will be inviting building tenders in August. The building work is expected to be complete and the project up and running by August 2011.
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1. 50Kw would run 500 100w lightbulbs continuously.
2. A technical study which will also address planning issues, costs and legal arrangements.
Apple juice bottling21 Jul 2010The Food Group has bought apple juicing and bottling equipment. Attend an evening training course to qualify to hire the equipment at a modest cost. See Events for course details.Click to find out more..A free meal? Date set for 2nd Oct 201021 Jul 2010Big free meals have been held in other towns and cities. Can we do it in Bath?Click to find out more..Visit to Bath Soft Cheese, Kelston, 5th August21 Jul 2010
Details on the Events page. Email food@transitonbath.org. if you'd like to join the visit.
Apple Juice Bottling29 Jul 2010This evening training course (7 - 9.30 pm) will take you through the basics of chopping, crushing and pressing apples, and then gently pasteurising the bottled juice. The course certificate is needed in order to hire the equipment.Click to find out more..Visit to Bath Soft Cheese, Kelston05 Aug 2010The Food Group has organised this visit to Bath Soft Cheese as part of its programme to become knowledgeable about local food production. Better, fesher food and fewer food miles!Click to find out more..