Harnessing the power of the Thames to fund community-based sustainable initiatives in Marlow and the surrounding area.
Unlocking the power of the Thames
Our goal is to generate clean hydropower, capitalising on the natural resource of the Thames, converting potential energy to electric energy.
1: GENERATING CLEAN ENERGY
If possible, we hope to sell the bulk of the electricity to a single commercial user with any surplus being sold to the National Grid in order to simplify the administration and maximise the funds we generate.
2: SELLING THE ELECTRICITY
Any surplus funds generated will be reinvested back into the communities in our local area, and used to fund further sustainable initiatives.
3: REINVESTING FUNDS IN THE COMMUNITY
The scheme will further enhance the area's sustainability credentials & will provide an inspiring educational case study for local students.
4: EDUCATION & INVOLVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
About Bridge Hydro
An opportunity awaits
Bridge Hydro is a not for profit, community based project that aims to generate funds from the sale of hydropower electricity, generated by harnessing the power of the Thames.
Where possible, we plan to utilise advanced and unobtrusive technology with minimal impact to the landscape. The scheme aims to create a 'Sustainable Initiatives Community Fund' which will be available to support further community-based initiatives in Marlow and the surrounding area.
Community Action for the Environment, The National Lottery Community Fund
“small-scale, community-driven initiatives [are] making a huge difference in people’s lives and contributing to efforts to curb global warming”