2: Design Study

At the end of this stage you will have an outline of the basic parameters of the scheme in terms of size, anticipated output, layout, environmental considerations, necessary consultation and budget costs.

• Revisit site and confirm access/environmental issues.
• Initial discussions with Environment Agency and planners.
• Procurement of flow data specific to your site to generate accurate energy capture information and to size equipment.
• Budget quotations for the supply and installation of equipment.
• Sketch drawing of scheme.
• Likely project timescale.

Cost: Typically 6 to 7 days work plus topographical data and computer flow model costs.