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Micro-hydro in Historic Buildings

Costs and savings

Costs and savings

In general, up-front costs are high. But if you have the right conditions on your property, the rewards can be big. Micro-hydro has the potential to generate large amounts of electricity.

As each installation is unique, costs can vary.

Small-scale hydro is eligible for smart export payments. This means you can earn money for any extra energy you generate.

Larger installations might go beyond this into the same legal and financial regulation as small power stations.

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