Hydro project on the River Ness in Inverness starts to take shape with the addition of the frame – a new hydroelectric generator will use two huge Archimedes Screws to harness the energy of the water flowing down the waterway

A green energy scheme in Inverness is starting to take shape.

The hydro project on the River Ness has had a frame added at the site.

Last month Highland Council took delivery of two huge Archimedes Screws for a new hydroelectric generator and interactive visitor experience.

The generator will use the Archimedes Screws to harness the energy of the water flowing down the waterway.

Related article: PICTURES: Major delivery taken for River Ness Hydro Project in Inverness as Highland Council gets two huge Archimedes Screws on the site where the local authority is building a new hydroelectric generator and interactive visitor experience

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