The Queen's Hydropower Project Is Helping Endangered Species

There is nothing better than a giant project involving renewables that, apart from providing a green source of energy, is restoring the balance of endangered species.

A new video, launched by the Environment Agency, reveals that the largest hydropower scheme in the south east of England meant to supply the Windsor Castle with eco-friendly power is actually beneficial for 12 species of fish.

The project involves the creation of a fish pass, enabling perch, trout and endangered eels to swim freely up the river for the first time in 200 years.

The Archimedes screws are risk-free, fish-friendly and are expected to provide up to 300 kilowatts of energy every hour.

Since the project could offer more power than needed, the excess will be purchased by the grid and used to supply other homes in Windsor with affordable green power.

Not to mention is will increase air quality, by preventing 790,000 kilos of carbon dioxide emissions from reaching the atmosphere every year.