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PROJECTS : Aberdulais

Aberdulais Falls was bought by the National Trust in 1982 and chosen as a site to generate power from renewable resources. The site, near Swansea in West Glamorgan, has existed since Roman times and was previously used for copper works, corn milling and tucking tin plating.

The project includes what is believed to be Europe's largest 20th century water wheel, measuring 8.2m in diameter and 2.8m wide. It generates 25kW of power, enough for around 40 houses. Hidden within the site is an electronically controlled 200kW Kaplan hydro turbine which adapts to changes in river flow. A fish pass was built through the powerhouse in order to allow migatory salmon to move upstream to spawn. The fish-pass has a viewing screen to cater for tourist interest.