Hydrobot® remote hydropower modelling
Hydrobot® predicts where you should put hydro systems within an area of your choice. The current version will model single-intake hydro schemes on sloping land, as well as hydro schemes located on existing weirs that are registered with SEPA. The output report will show how to make best use of the river water and landscape to generate renewable energy, for maximum benefit. This service is unique, and will be invaluable to landowners, rural businesses and installers who want a pre-feasibility study of appropriate sites, without paying someone to walk the river first.
Please note that Hydrobot® reports are not for copying or publishing - see our Terms and Conditions. Hydrobot® is currently only applicable to sites within Scotland.
The steps in obtaining a Hydrobot® report are as follows:
| Select your target area(s) using the interactive map of Scotland. You can choose to select tiles of 1km2 or 25km2. |
| Select your preferences, which will influence the financial analysis and comparison of results. |
| Enter your details so we can send you your report, either by email or post. |
| Read and acknowledge the Terms and Conditions for the Hydrobot® report service. |
| Pay online by credit card, debit card or PayPal using our secure PayPal server. |
| Your report will be emailed or posted to you, as instructed in your details. |
Prices (all inclusive of VAT):
1km2 tiles: | 1-25 tiles will cost £35each |
25km2 tiles: | £750 each (saving £100) |
For larger areas, please contact us directly for a bespoke price and consultancy.
FuturesForthcoming model developments will include features used in the Scottish Study as well as new features: | ||
 Inclusion of multiple-intakes on different tributaries | Q2 2010 | |
| Storage schemes that would require new dams | Q3 2010 | |
| Off-grid schemes | Q3 2010 | |
| Offsetting of local consumption to reduce electricity bills | Q3 2010 | |
| The option to enter details of your own weir | Q2 2010 | |
| If you wish to be updated when these developments are complete, please send an email, with the title "Update" | ||
 Supporting Nick Forrest Associates | ||