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Westray Community
Securing sustainability
Sam Harcus
Island of Westray
Reasons for Development
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1881 1901 1921 1941 1961 1981 2001
Development and Renewables
Development and Renewables
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49%
19%
Energy Use on Westray 25GWh
PlanesFerry 50%OilsElectricity Use
• Electricity worth circa £500k• Liquid fuels worth £569k assuming
50p/litre average.• Feed in Tariffs and Renewable Heating
Incentives additional income.
• Grid constraints and lack of alternatives mean we are already fuel switching from liquid fuels to electricity.
• Energy responsible for 7,210 tonnes CO2 per annum.
Community Development and Renewables
Private Development and Renewables
Community Turbine
“Resource to Revenue”• Initial idea to the community• Fund an initial study• Suitable sites, away from
– Protected zones– Away from inhabited property– Flight paths– Telecoms– Availability of land
Community Turbine
• Potential site negotiated with land owner• Community Consultation• Keeping in contact with statutory consultees• Planning permission• Grid Connection
Community Turbine
Westray Renewable Energy Ltd– Trading Company
• 2 directors from Development Trust• 3 from the community• advisors
Community Turbine
• Obtain a quote for a suitable turbine• Funding for £1.8M total project cost
– Pre-development HICEC– Big Lottery ”GCA” – £761k– Remainder Triados Bank
Construction
Community Turbine
• Enercon E44, – 44m blade diameter and – 45m hub height
• High energy low turbulence site• Power Purchase by Smartest Energy
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Power produced (MWHrs)
Scottish Green Energy Awards 2009“Best Community Initiative”
“Waiting for wind in Orkney”
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