Town Mill hydro-electric system, Lyme Regis
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Town Mill hydro-electric system, Lyme Regis
Image: © David Hawgood Taken: 19 Oct 2016
The photo shows the pipes taking water from the mill leat to a turbine and generator in the mill. Installed in 2007, the system is designed to produce 32,000 kilowatt hours per annum. The mill leat also runs the waterwheel for grinding wheat.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.727112
Longitude
-2.934324