Ruswarp Hydro
| Ruswarp Hydro | |
|---|---|
Ruswarp Hydro plant on the River Esk | |
| Official name | Whitby Esk Energy |
| Country | England |
| Location | Ruswarp |
| Coordinates | 54°28′05.6″N 0°38′01.3″W / 54.468222°N 0.633694°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | May 2012 |
| Commission date | 12 December 2012 |
| Owner | Whitby Esk Energy |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | One |
| Nameplate capacity | 50kW |
| Annual net output | 150,000–160,000 kWh |
| External links | |
| Website | whitbyeskenergy |
Ruswarp Hydro or Whitby Esk Energy, is a Hydroelectric generation scheme that operates on the River Esk at Ruswarp, North Yorkshire, England. The project uses an Archimedes Screw in a reverse direction to generate electricity and was funded by people in the community. Around 4 tonnes (4.4 tons) of water pass along the screw per second, which generates enough electricity to power 45–48 homes.