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Hydropower257 kW

Authorised for a capacity of 257 kW in 1979, this micro hydropower plant built in a lock has a head of approximately 1.75 m for a diverted flow of 15 m3/s. Average annual output of 1,200,000 kWh for revenue of €86k excl. VAT under an EDF 97-07 contract expiring in 2012. Sale of the company, average condition, new 20-year EDF H07 contract possible.

Hydropower700 kW

Operating with a 160 m drop, this high-head plant in the Cantal is equipped with a Dumont Pelton turbine. The water intake and the plant are freehold. Sale of 100% of the shares of the company owning the plant.

Hydropower630 kW

With a head of 11.5 m, this plant diverts a maximum flow of 13 m3/s. Equipped with 3 Francis turbines, its maximum gross capacity is 1370 kW, as defined in the prefectoral order valid until 2027. Major renovation required.

Hydropower660 kW

Magnificent plant with a head of 55 m. Gravity dam in good condition, prefectoral authorisation until 2043. Potential capacity increase, regular hydrology. Revenue = €206k excl. VAT

Hydropower1.1 MW

With a head of 3 m, this plant located on the River Aude has produced an average of around 2.5 GWh/year since 2003. Built in the 1990s above flood level, it holds a building lease until 2055. Generating equipment in good condition. Prefectoral authorisation until 2025. EDF H97-07 contract expiring in 2012. Asset sale.

Hydropower1.3 MW

Hérault: With a head of 8.5 m and a turbined flow of 23 m3/s, this plant produces an average of 2.5 GWh/year (i.e. revenue of €162k excl. VAT). Gravity dam, fish and kayak pass, screen with bars spaced 3 cm apart, trash rack cleaner, 2 turbines and older electrical equipment. Prefectoral authorisation until 2032, EDF H97-07 contract expiring in 2012. Freehold ownership, magnificent site, possibility of a new EDF H07 contract. Preference for a sale of the company.

Hydropower2.2 MW

Built on the Aude in the 1990s, this freehold plant produces over 4 GWh/year. Very good apparent condition. 2 double-regulated Kaplan turbines, automatic trash rack cleaner, head of approximately 5 m. Flood protection. Revenue = €293k excl. VAT

Hydropower4.5 MW

Sale of the largest private plant on the Tarn. Recently built hydropower plant producing over 14 GWh/year on average and up to 21 GWh/year in the best years. Fish pass. Prefectoral authorisation due for renewal in 2014. Head of around 5 m. Very good overall condition. Exceptional asset.

Hydropower200 kW

Sale of a hydropower project to be developed and built with a capacity of 200 kW in the Isère. The project benefits from a gross head of 65 m for a mean flow of 277 l/s. The forecast average annual output is estimated at around 470 MWh/year for average revenue of around €70k/year under an EDF H16 OA contract. Freehold ownership.

Hydropower178 kW

Sale of a 75 kW hydropower plant located in the Tarn. The plant benefits from grandfathered water rights (fondé en titre) for a maximum gross capacity (PMB) of 178 KW and a diverted flow of 6.83 m3/s. Average output is close to 290 MWh/year for average revenue of €38k/year under an EDF H07 contract. Potential to increase output, as only half of the diverted flow is turbined. Freehold ownership.

Hydropower380 kW

Sale of a company owning a hydropower plant located in the Aube. The plant benefits from grandfathered water rights (fondé en titre) (unlimited duration), with the following main characteristics: Installed capacity: 288 kW Diverted flow: 15 m³/s Average annual output: 950 MWh Average revenue: €137k/year under EDF H07 OA contract