by Dave Mann | Oct 28, 2015 | News
An ultra low head scheme operating on only 1.5m head and producing 100kW from twin screws was commissioned near Inverness ahead of schedule and is now delivering power to the local farm. The river level upstream varies throughout the day by up to 700mm because of...
by Sam | Jan 16, 2015 | News
In a truly historic development, Mann Power has installed an Archimedean Screw turbine at Cragside House – the first house to be lit by hydropower and the technology’s spiritual home. The site near Rothbury in Northumberland now boasts a 17-metre long steel screw that...
by Sam | Jun 7, 2014 | News
After nearly 10 years, the very first employee of Mann Power, Administrator Sue Hogge, is leaving the company to pursue her passion for sailing, and spend more time with her family. During her time at Mann Power, Sue proved herself to be an invaluable member of the...
by Sam | Aug 16, 2013 | News
When the government announced changes to Feed-in Tariffs for hydropower schemes Mann Power managing director Dave Mann the move as a major step forward in the war on climate change. But what exactly are Feed-in Tariffs? Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) are the electricity...
by Sam | Aug 16, 2012 | News
This document from the nineteenth century reveals that trade off between harnessing the power of Britain’s waterways and protecting fish stocks is far from a new argument. Thankfully the Archimedean Screw hydropower turbine that Mann Power specialises in means there...
by Sam | Oct 16, 2009 | News
Comprehensive, detailed studies into Archimedean Screw hydropower turbines conducted at the River Dart Country Park at Ashburton in Devon have confirmed its fish-friendly credentials. The Screw, installed by Mann Power, was conducted in conjunction with the...
