Planning for Renewable Energy in Worcestershire Research Paper

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As mentioned elsewhere in this paper, itis currently impossible to accuratelymeasure renewable capacity installed todate, which means it is not possible tomeasure progress against these targets.However, it is unlikely that one particulartechnology will be relied upon to deliverthe entire target. A mix of technologies,6,200 Solar PVroof installations(10kW each)37 GWh=20 small hydroelectricityschemes(100kW each)4.8 Alongside the County-levelCommunity Strategy and Climate ChangeStrategy, Worcestershire's second LocalArea Agreement (LAA) was agreed in2008. The LAA sets out the priorities forthe County, including:To increase energy efficiency andincrease the proportion of energygenerated from renewablesources.each contributing to the overall targetlevel, is more realistic, and might beachieved through many combinations ofwind, hydro, solar and biomass power.One example of how the County's targetmight be met through a combination oftechnologies is indicated below:6 large windturbines(2MW each)+ + +10 GWh31 GWh155 GWh County renewable electricity target5 biomasspower plants(2MW each)77 GWhNote: Target relates to that contained in the Worcestershire Climate Change Strategy. In above examples,values have been rounded. See Appendix C for full details, assumptions and calculations.A number of indicators are included withinthe LAA to monitor progress towardsdelivery of the priorities. Indicator NI186considers "Per capita CO2 emissions inthe LA area". An increase in renewableenergy will have a clearly beneficial effectin delivering against this indicator.4. COMMUNITY STRATEGIES ● Planning for Renewable Energy in WorcestershireTechnical Research Paper 11
4. COMMUNITY STRATEGIES ● Planning for Renewable Energy in Worcestershire4.9 Climate change is a central themein both County and District CommunityStrategies, and the Local AreaAgreement. This provides a strongdirection for renewable energy policydevelopment within Worcestershire, butthere could also be a greater emphasison the role of renewables within thesedocuments.RENEWABLE ENERGY AND COMMUNITY STRATEGIES/LOCAL AREA AGREEMENT: SUMMARY/SUGGESTIONS● THERE IS SCOPE TO INCREASE THE PRESENCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGYIN COMMUNITY STRATEGY REVISIONS AND ENSURE IT IS INCLUDED IN THELOCAL AREA AGREEMENT.● FURTHER RESEARCH IS NEEDED INTO THE POTENTIAL OF THE COUNTYTO DELIVER INCREASED RENEWABLE ENERGY, INCLUDING THECOMMISSIONING OF A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY INTO RESOURCEAVAILABILITY.12Technical Research Paper
Page 2 and 3: TECHNICAL RESEARCH PAPERPlanning fo
Page 4 and 5: Executive SummaryGenerating energy
Page 6 and 7: SOCIAL BENEFITS OF RENEWABLEENERGY
Page 8 and 9: 1. Purpose1.1 This working paper is
Page 10 and 11: significant positive impact. Conser
Page 12 and 13: 3.1 An Energy White Paper, 'Meeting
Page 14 and 15: Regional3.10 The West Midlands Regi
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Page 20 and 21: 5. Worcestershire’s Vulnerability
Page 22 and 23: 6. Renewable Energy and the Environ
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Page 26 and 27: 7. Social benefits of Renewable Ene
Page 28 and 29: 8.10 The economicbenefits of renewa
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Page 32 and 33: 10. Baseline Data and Forecasts10.1
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Page 54 and 55: OpportunitiesSignificant potential
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Page 58 and 59: Appendix C. Example calculations of
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MAP OF UPTAKE OF ENERGY CROP SCHEME
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FORESTRY COMMISSION WOODLAND OPPORT
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DISTRIBUTION OF WOODLAND OF OVER 2
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CO2 EMMISSIONS IN WORCESTERSHIRE IN
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CHANGE IN CO2 EMISSIONS IN WORCESTE
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TOTAL FINAL ENERGY CONSUMPTION AT L
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Appendix H. Sources of Further Info
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Further ReadingThe Assessment and R
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Rural Regeneration Zone Annual Repo
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