Kennacraig (Ceann na Criege) is located a few miles south of Tarbert on the Kintyre peninsula. It is a medium head site with 588m of buried pipeline running along side the Allt Rhu burn down to the timber clad turbine house.

Electricity Output

The scheme will generate enough electricity to power the average needs of 28 UK households.

System Elements

Coanda effect intake screens
588m of buried pipe
Available head 62m
Max. flow rate 69 l/s
Turgo Turbine

Status

Operational