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This article was added on 07/08/2008
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This article was added on 18/07/2008
by kevin
Many landowners throughout the UK have decided to work with West Coast Energy to harvest the power of the wind. Good sites for wind development are important, for example, a site with 10% higher annual mean wind speed than another produces more than 20% extra energy. Including local communities in wind farm developments is also important.
Only a small fraction, typically 1% or less, of the land is taken up by the turbines and associated access roads. Inevitably there will be some disturbance during construction and maintenance, however, in return you get a regular income, either a fixed sum or a percentage of the value of the electricity sold. You also have no responsibility for maintaining the turbines. The base of the towers only take up a small amount of space, and the blades of the turbine need to be a long way from the ground to use to make best use of the increased wind speeds higher up, leaving the space underneath free to use. Turbines also need to be widely spaced so that the wind speed 'picks up' between each one.
The electricity produced by a wind turbine over a year depends critically on the annual mean wind speed at the site. Sites only a hundred metres apart can be significantly different. The ideal site is on a smooth and exposed hill top or rise, clear of any obstructions such as trees or buildings within a few hundred metres, yet not so far from the farm or electricity connection that the cost of underground cable is excessive.
We understand that if a wind farm is built on a 'set-aside' land then only the area of land actually occupied by the turbines - or the area of land that can no longer be cropped - plus any additional access roads, not the whole area of the wind farm, is excluded from the 'set-aside' scheme.
While wind resource is the main consideration for site suitability, it does not follow however, that every windy location is suitable.
These are just a few factors that can help in assessing a site:
- The land available for the project (which might include a number of landowners) should ideally be greater that 100Ha (250 acres) – we would need to space turbines about 400m apart for maximum efficiency.
- Turbines need to be at least away from national or ecological designations, areas such as National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sites of Special Scientific Interest or Nature Reserves.
- Good geological and hydrological conditions on site.
- No significant archaeological sites being present on the land or located nearby.
- No protected mammals or bird species being present on site.
- The land being situated in a preferred area for wind development identified by the local authority helps.
- Potential for some support for a wind farm from the local community.
If in doubt, please contact us. We’ll be delighted to give you a quick “heads up” and it won’t cost you a penny.
This article was added on 18/07/2008
by kevin
Thank you for contacting West Coast Energy. Before we can advise on the potential for your land, it would help if you could provide us with as much information as possible. Below is a questionnaire. If you could provide whatever information you can, with a plan if possible, we can undertake a preliminary assessment and give you our initial thoughts. Please return to us at the address below or email us at: paul.vernon@westcoastenergy.co.uk
This article was added on 18/07/2008
by kevin
West Coast Energy is always actively seeking new opportunities for wind farm development across the UK. If you own land that you feel may be suitable for wind energy development then click here to contact us for a no obligation free wind energy feasibility assessment.
Our in-house team of surveyors and land managers have many years of experience of working in partnership with landowners, from farmers to large estates through to corporate property owners, working in a professional friendly manner at all times.
There are no outgoings for you from beginning to end of the project and once constructed you will benefit from a substantial ongoing income.
West Coast Energy has the experience and expertise to progress the project through the complex UK planning system with the minimum of disruption to the landowner.
We understand the sensitivities of wind energy development and therefore seek to consult and involve the local community whenever we propose a wind farm; dealing with enquiries and concerns in an honest and open way at all times.
This article was added on 18/07/2008
by kevin
At West Coast Energy we are experienced in working with industrial partners and businesses to provide wind energy solutions to help satisfy your existing and future energy needs.
Benefits an industrial partner or business might derive from allowing wind turbines to be installed on their land would include:
- An aid to fixed forward electricity pricing
- An alternative source of revenue and income to help offset existing and future electricity consumption costs
- A demonstration to customers and stakeholders of the company's low carbon initiatives in doing business
- Preparation for any possible future carbon abatement legislation or regulation
- An indication of commitment to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility
If you own land that you feel may be suitable for wind energy development then contact us for a no obligation free wind energy feasibility assessment.
This article was added on 18/07/2008
by kevin
At West Coast Energy we benefit from a broad spectrum of in-house skills and expertise to assist in the development of our wind energy projects.
- Complete project evaluation and management
- Onshore and offshore project development
- Site selection and feasibility studies
- Wind monitoring, mast erection and data collection
- Site design and wind resource analysis
- Land assembly and lease negotiations
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Preparation of planning applications
- Computer generated photomontages and visualisations
- Negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements
- Public consultation and exhibitions
- Planning appeals and public inquiries
- Financial and economic modelling
- Wind turbine selection and procurement
- Electrical connection negotiations
- Construction management and procurement
This article was added on 18/07/2008
by kevin
West Coast Energy Limited is a leading independent wind energy developer based in Mold, North Wales. The company was established in 1996 and operates throughout the UK. With our team of highly experienced professionals we specialise in the identification, design, planning and development of wind energy projects through to construction and operation.
West Coast Energy is presently involved in developing hundreds of megawatts of wind power generation for our future renewable energy needs, and to date, we have secured planning permission for a range of onshore and offshore wind farms totalling in excess of 500 Megawatts.
As a result of our dynamic and innovative approach, WCE has established an enviable track record of wind energy development success by developing our own portfolio of projects and forming strategic alliances and joint ventures with key partners.
Backed by extensive knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the technical, planning and environmental issues, our experienced team of planners, surveyors, engineers and environmental managers are ideally placed to undertake in-depth studies and assessments leading to the identification and development of environmentally acceptable wind farms.
This article was added on 17/07/2008
by kevin