The Ventnor Hydro Turbine housed in its underground pit.
Cowes-based renewable energy specialists Engenius Limited have commissioned the Island’s first commercial hydro turbine in Ventnor.
The Isle of Wight Council incorporated the turbine into the design for the new toilets by Biggs Talbot of Newport, built by Mountjoy. Engenius specified and sourced the turbine itself, together with its power convertors which are housed inside the toilet building, and installed it during the recent refurbishment of the Cascade and Paddling Pool areas.
Engenius’ Director Laurie Tennant Said : “This is a significant first for both IW Council and Engenius. There aren’t many places where a hydro turbine is viable, so we were delighted to be asked to provide this unit. We are now able to offer yet another renewable resource to complement our solar and wind power systems and it fits well with our work in rainwater harvesting.”
Isle of Wight Council Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods Stuart Love said "The council is committed to its Eco-Island vision and the new public loos in Ventnor are a superb example of the council utilising the latest green technologies.”