Planning for Renewable Energy in Worcestershire Research Paper

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OpportunitiesSignificant potential woodfuel resource(see Strategy, FC etc).Halcrow study suggests formula forenergy crops of 'all set-aside land + 10%of arable land'.Long-term local job creation: production,distribution, installation, maintenance,etc.Suitable for large buildings and housingdevelopmentsPower can be supplied continuously -not dependent on weather conditions,etc.Biomass systems are most efficientwhen supplying a constant load,throughout the day and night, such as ina mixed-use development.DOMESTIC-SCALE BIOMASS/CHPConstraintsDomestic-scale biomass CHP is probablyunlikely, but biomass heating isappropriate and is used successfully inEurope.End-user must be close to sourceBoiler systems physically larger andmore expensive than fossil fuelequivalentsBiomass fuel must be stored at the pointof usageDelivery must be arranged andscheduledNot generally appropriate for singledwellings (see above)Inappropriate for flats unless oncombined district heating scheme, due tospace constraints.More suited to supplying heat thanpower - electrical output can be low.APPENDIX B ● Planning for Renewable Energy in WorcestershireLikely to be reliant on road deliveries,which could be delayed or cancelled inextreme winter weather conditions,which would be when the fuel wasneeded most.Requires flue that extends above roofline.Biomass boiler requires more frequentcleaning than gas or oil boilers.More suited to supplying continuousloads (rather than, for example, theprimarily evening-only requirements ofmost housing).Technical Research Paper 47
APPENDIX B ● Planning for Renewable Energy in WorcestershireSOLAR HOT WATER (SHW) / PHOTOVOLTAICS (PV)OpportunitiesConsistent supply of sunlight.Homeowner grants may be available.Solar Hot water can be cost efficient (inthe region of £1800-£2700 per system)SHW Can supply 50% of hot waterdemand for low density housing,meaning a 10% carbon saving.Visual impact is minimal and planningrestraints would not normally applyunless on a listed building or withinconservation area.PV could meet 50%+ of electricitydemand in new housing. (DTIconference) and save around 0.5 tonnesof CO 2 per year.ConstraintsRelatively low power generation.Even minimal shading can dramaticallyreduce performance (Halcrow).Photovoltaics expensive. Scope forhigh-profile office users to incorporatePV panels as 'status' cladding is minimalin Worcestershire.SHW requires hot water storagecylinder. Space is needed for this, andmany properties are designed forcombi-boilers, which do not needstorage.Inappropriate for flatted developments,as the roof area per dwelling is low, andonly the top floors would receivebenefits.48Technical Research Paper
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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 50 and 51: Biogas (Anaerobic Digestion)Biogas
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Page 68 and 69: MAP OF UPTAKE OF ENERGY CROP SCHEME
Page 70 and 71: FORESTRY COMMISSION WOODLAND OPPORT
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