Hydro Plant To Power 700 Homes

MGR Fluid Power has built four hydraulic operating systems to be used at a hydro power plant on the River Trent, generating electricity for 700 homes.

The hydraulic systems aim to generate up to 500 kilowatts of electricity for the Holme Pierrepoint scheme, offsetting 1,770 tonnes of CO2 per year.

The system can also be managed remotely via an internet connection.

The turbine used to operate the MGR system was manufactured by Newmills Engineering and is capable of operating for over 50 years under the maintenance of MGR.


Simon Taylor, Commercial Director at Newmills Engineering, said: "We only contacted MGR in the first instance for a replacement valve component, but after seeing some of the bespoke work they are capable of doing, we were keen to work with them on this project."

Managing Director at MGR Fluid Power, Mike Retford, said: "The implications of the project Newmills is involved with on the River Trent are huge and we are really proud to be involved in it.

"Hydro power is an extremely reliable and durable source of renewable energy so it is important that our hydraulic systems are equally as reliable and durable to ensure continued success of these projects."

Hydro power currently produces around 20% of the worlds energy and 90% of total renewable power.

(LM/CD)