Derwent Hydro

DHPL is a specialist mini-hydropower company that owns and operates fifteen schemes around the UK and offers design, consultancy and maintenance services

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Work to repair historic sluice gates at Belper Mill is complete!

Unfortunately, river flows are currently too low to re-fill.
Our priority is to return water levels to normal at Belper Mill as soon as sufficient flow is available.

Thanks for your understanding.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Work on the flood gates at Belper Mill starts tomorrow!

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

NOTIFICATION OF DRAW DOWN: BELPER MILL
16th June - 10th July 2026.

The river level will be lowered to allow for maintenance work to historic flood gates, subject to suitable flow conditions.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Interest in Hydroelectric Power? Don't miss the Hydro Network 2024, 5th June @MassonMill Follow the link for more information; speakers, exhibitors, networking, buffet lunch.
https://t.co/RFifrlFo2W

@iha_org @HydropwrFound @waterpowermag @BHA_Events

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Interested in hydropower? Great events are taking place.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

The home of hydropower @MassonMill - repairs to the chimney. This 46m Grade II* listed brick chimney is in good condition but is subject to the elements year-round. TLC is expected to ensure this structure is safe and preserved for many years. Weir view from the top.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

All things Hydro happening at the historic @MassonMill Matlock Bath with the @BritishHydro

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

We are recruiting! Operations Coordinator - Technical & Operations Coordinator Administrative. For JD contact [email protected]

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

DHP operates almost 3MW of installed HEP capacity across 16 sites, generating around 9GWh of electricity annually. Sites range from 8-500kW, across England & Wales. DHPL supports 50+ clients with maintenance, admin, data logging, design, project management, and consultation.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Derwent Hydroelectric Power founder Jon Needle wins the award for Services to Industry - in the business since 1988 - experts leading the way. #water #hydropower #BHAConference #Hydropower #Sustainability #Innovation

[Cromford Mills @CromfordMills]

Did you know Sir Richard Arkwright built Cromford Village?
Discover Cromford with our fabulous volunteer guides on a Village Tour every Friday at 11 am.
Book now on our website: Adults £10; Children 12+ £2.50; under 12's free!

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

This is how we like our generation graphs to look!
#rain #hydropower #RenewableEnergy

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Special place, hydro scheme off Afon Mawddach the site is the former Gwynfyndd gold mine.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Borrowash Hydro: a 55kW Archimedean Screw installation installed and operated by DHPL. This site uses a previous research facility located at a historic mill site, and replaces an earlier HEP installation. #hydropower #hydro #water #GreenEnergy

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Generating electricity in beautiful locations: Greenholme, Burley in Wharfedale.
#hydro #water #hydroelectricity #GreenEnergy

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

@TerraMeasure @CromfordMills @Matrix_Energy @ElringKlingerAG @GoGeothermalLtd @JBoonArchitects @TerraMeasure The refurbishment of the turbine is progressing nicely too.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Refurbishment of a Spiral Case Francis turbine continues for @CromfordMills waterpower project #hydropower
https://t.co/kgFGc5wbkM

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Hi @Massonmillsshop, we were wondering whether this account is still monitored now that the shop is closed? It would be great to hear from you now that Masson is part of Derwent Hydro. Thanks.

[Derwent Hydro @derwenthydro]

Hi @Massonmills, are you linked to the Mills at Matlock Bath? We would love to talk to you about the Mills, our new home. Please do get in touch when you can. Thanks.