Osney Lock Hydro is a micro hydroelectric scheme in Oxford, England. It is located on the River Thames, using the head of water provided by the weir at Osney Lock. It can generate 49 kilowatts (66 hp) of electricity with its archimedes screw turbine. Between 2015 and 2020 the scheme generated an average of 188 megawatt-hours (680 GJ) a year of electricity, which is enough to power around 60 homes.[1][2][3]
| Osney Lock Hydro | |
|---|---|
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| Country | England |
| Location | Oxford, Oxfordshire |
| Coordinates | 51°44′59″N 1°16′22″W / 51.7496°N 1.2727°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | May 2015 |
| Owner | Osney Lock Hydro |
| Operator | Osney Lock Hydro |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 49 kW |
| External links | |
| Website | http://www.osneylockhydro.co.uk/ |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The scheme is owned and operated by Osney Lock Hydro, an industrial and provident society for the benefit of the community. The idea for the project was first raised in 2002, with construction work starting in the summer of 2013, and the first electricity was generated in May 2015.[2][4]
In May 2025, the scheme celebrated its tenth anniversary of generating electricity.[5][6] Osney Lock Hydro is part of the Low Carbon Hub network of community energy groups, alongside West Oxford Community Renewables.[7][8]
References
edit- ↑ "Technical Details". Osney Lock Hydro. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- 1 2 "Osney Lock Hydro". Low Carbon Hub. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ Thomas, Nathalie (1 February 2020). "Oxford hydro project shines light on electric future". Financial Times. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "About Us". Osney Lock Hydro. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "Birthday celebrations for river hydro generating electricity". This is Oxfordshire. 2025.
- ↑ "Birthday celebrations for river hydro generating electricity". BBC News. 2025.
- ↑ "West Oxford Community Renewables". Retrieved 21 April 2026.
- ↑ Horton, Helena (18 October 2024). "Community action: Oxfordshire's Low Carbon Hub on its local renewable energy projects". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
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