2021

SU7274 : Reading Hydro

taken 3 years ago, near to Reading, England

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Reading Hydro
Reading Hydro
The recently opened Reading Hydro, a Community Benefit Society run hydropower scheme that generates renewable, low-carbon electricity from the power of the River Thames. It uses the head of water provided by the weir at Caversham Lock. Here the twin Archimedes screws are seen in operation.

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Geographical Context: Energy infrastructure Lowlands Rivers, Streams, Drainage Park and Public Gardens Water resources Primary Subject: Power Station
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Grid Square
SU7274, 145 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Wood   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 14 November, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 11 February, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 7201 7412 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:27.6890N 0:57.8919W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SU 72044 74119
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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