Whalley Community Hydro Limited (WCHL) is a community-owned hydroelectric generating plant located on the River Calder in Whalley, Lancashire. The plant was established to generate renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions, and is owned by over 310 shareholders who raised 750,000 to fund the project. The plant uses a weir that has been in place for over 600 years and employs a variable speed Archimedean screw to generate electricity, which is sold to a company that buys 100% renewable energy. The plant has been in operation since November 2014 and has been generating an average of 345,000kWh per year. The company focuses on promoting community resilience and has established a Community Benefit Fund to support other renewable energy projects in the local area.
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