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Worcestershire county councillor Richard Udall has proposed the construction of a hydroelectric turbine on the River Severn weir in Worcester, which could power hundreds of homes. Collaborating with the University of Worcester and National Grid is planned, with funding for a feasibility study proposed to come from selling rural assets.

The concept is inspired by a similar turbine in Totnes, Devon, which currently powers a local school and industrial estate. The feasibility study will be discussed in the Worcestershire County Council meeting on February 26.