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We were thrilled to see Osney Lock Hydro featured in this year’s local pantomine.  This beautiful barge formed part of the magnificent set for this year’s West Oxford Pantomime Association’s production of Dick Wellington.

After a long dry summer, with rain fall well below average, we started the New Year with Osney on flood alert. Although we have been spared the record breaking rainfall experienced by Scotland, Wales and North West England this December, the Environment Agency monitors reflect the recent rains with increased flow and river levels. You can keep…

We’ve had a number of questions asked by local residents who are interested in understanding what potential impact, if any, the hydro may have on local flooding.  With the help of the Environment Agency, we have put together the following information which we hope will reassure our neighbours, and help shed light on how local waterways…

We are most upset to learn that misinformation regarding a recent stoppage at Osney Lock Hydro has been circulated to local residents. We would like to reassure residents that the hydro poses no additional risk to flooding, and that our operation is fully integrated into the local waterways management system. On the evening of Thursday 10…

We are delighted to report that generation continues to be going on apace with power production reaching 30,000kWh at the weekend. Daily generation fluctuates as river flows vary.  We have also experienced that the build up of debris on the trash screen can reduce flow and therefore power output.  Many thanks to our team of volunteers who are…

More work down at the riverbank this week to report – with the installation of the viewing window.  This brings us a step nearer to being able to open to site up for visitors.  After careful consultation with local residents, potential visitors and other key stakeholders, we would like to trial opening the site to visitors…

On Sunday 8th November a team of local volunteers made short work of planting hedging plants along the boundary of the site.  The plants were donated by the Woodland Trust as part of The First World War Centenary Woods project to plant millions of native trees to commemorate the First World War. The hedge is the first…

A quick post to share the great news that the recent rains have done their job and the hydro is generating. With impeccable timing the screw started turning yesterday afternoon,  just in time for the pre-AGM tours. Generation is dependent on river flow at Osney, which in turn depends on rain fall in the Thames…

5th September sees the start of the third Community Energy Fortnight.  There are a range of great events happening up and down the country.  You can find out more on their website. There are range of inspiring events – from seeing inside a wind turbine, building your own solar panel, to a tour of our very own…

UPDATE: The tours are now all full.  We hope to hold more tours in the future. Please contact us to let us know if you’d like to know about future tour dates.   This September we’ll be taking part in Oxford Open Doors – a  weekend when we celebrate Oxford and all that makes it special –…

This year’s AGM will be taking place in West Oxford on Tuesday 6th October 6-8pm.  We’ll also be offering Members attending the AGM the opportunity to have a guided tour of the hydro beforehand.   Please save the date, and watch out for an email with further details in September.    

We’re very pleased to announce that the EIS3 certificates – which enable eligible investors to claim their 30% tax relief – have been completed and dispatched today, 10th July. Those for investors in West Oxford have been delivered by hand and the others have been mailed second-class. Guidance on claiming tax relief is enclosed in…