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TECHNICAL RESEARCH PAPERPlanning forRenewable Energyin WorcestershireJanuary 2009
ContentsExecutive Summary...................................................................................................................................... i-iv1. Purpose.....................................................................................................................................................................12. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................. 23. Policy Context....................................................................................................................................................... 54. Community Strategies, Climate Change Strategy & Local Area Agreement.................. 95. Worcestershire's Vulnerability to Climate Change.........................................................................136. Renewable Energy and the Environment of Worcestershire...................................................157. Social Benefits of Renewable Energy in Worcestershire.......................................................... 198. Renewable Energy and the Economy of Worcestershire..........................................................209. Community and Stakeholder Consultation......................................................................................... 2210. Baseline Data and Forecasts.....................................................................................................................2511. Technological Issues for Renewable Energy in Worcestershire............................................2712. Infrastructure Requirements....................................................................................................................... 2913. Monitoring and Further Work......................................................................................................................3014. Technical Information and Glossary of Terms.................................................................................. 32Appendix ACharacteristics and Appraisal of Different Renewable Energy Technologiesin Worcestershire and Map of Broad Locations........................................................................................ 33Appendix BSummary of Different Renewable Energy Technologies in Worcestershire..............................44Appendix CExample Calculations of Renewable Electricity Generated by Different Technologies...... 51Appendix DMaps of predicted increase in risk to Worcestershire as a result of climate change...........53Appendix EEnergy Saving Trust Table of Typical Emissions from a Variety of House Types 2006..... 55Appendix FExtracts From Studies of Regional and Sub-Regional Capacity..................................................... 56Appendix GCO2 Emissions Data and Mapping and Energy Consumption Data............................................. 66Appendix HSources of further information and Grant Assistance............................................................................ 73Further Reading...........................................................................................................................................................75List of Consultees....................................................................................................................................................... 78CONTENTS ● Planning for Renewable Energy in WorcestershireTechnical Research Paper
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
Page 16 and 17: 4. Community Strategies, Climate Ch
Page 18 and 19: As mentioned elsewhere in this pape
Page 20 and 21: 5. Worcestershire’s Vulnerability
Page 22 and 23: 6. Renewable Energy and the Environ
Page 24 and 25: 6.10 Green belt designation covers
Page 26 and 27: 7. Social benefits of Renewable Ene
Page 28 and 29: 8.10 The economicbenefits of renewa
Page 30 and 31: Fig.1 - Responses to Questions 13(d
Page 32 and 33: 10. Baseline Data and Forecasts10.1
Page 34 and 35: 11. Technological Issues for Renewa
Page 36 and 37: 12. Infrastructure Requirements12.1
Page 38 and 39: 13.7 This research paper provides a
Page 40 and 41: Appendix A. Characteristics and App
Page 42 and 43: Domestic Micro Wind TurbinesDomesti
Page 44 and 45: Forests and WoodlandThe potential o
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Page 48 and 49: Ground/Water/Air Source HeatPumpsGr
Page 50 and 51: Biogas (Anaerobic Digestion)Biogas
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OpportunitiesFew planning obstacles
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OpportunitiesSignificant potential
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GROUND/AIR/WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPSO
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Appendix C. Example calculations of
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Appendix D. Maps of Predicted Incre
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Appendix E. Energy Saving Trust tab
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MAP OF DELIVERABLE WIND RESOURCEIN
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SOLAR IRRADIANCE AT DIFFERENTLOCATI
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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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