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Eco-friendly • Innovative • Reliable
Benefiting from Solar PowerRaoul Tufnell
Energy and Environment 2014
2010_1201
OverviewSolar power – factors effecting delivery.Capturing the benefits: Case study project – Willersey Solar Farm.Ensuring future solar benefits are realised.
Understanding: What is “Solar Power”?
Photovoltaic modules =“Fuel to generate Electricity”
- 15-20% of jobs- Mostly imported, mass product
System technology =“Engine to generate Electricity”
- 80-85% of jobs- Local high-tech industry
Ground mountedBenefits Constraints
Installed Industry malpractice.
Employees Site selection.
Realising the embedded benefits.
Political sensitivities.
Evolution of the UK planning system.
Subsidy driven process has undermined the potential for best practice.
Hybridity of landowner agreements.
Delivery: Solar Farms
Delivery: Roof-based systems
Roof mounted
Benefits ConstraintsProductive use of existing space Structural approval required
Power delivered on-site Responsibility of roof maintenance
Relaxed planning guidelines Shading impact
FIT incentive EPC required
Lease-financing available
Delivery - Willersey Solar Farm Case Study
Delivery - Willersey Solar Farm Case Study
Advocating the sequential approach…
Delivery - Willersey Solar Farm Case Study
3.8 MW
1028 Households energy generated
28 March 2014
11 week construction period
20 acres
Collaborative design development and final design response.
Willersey Solar Farm: 2.5 MegaWattBlock®Laser precise linear 3D alignment
Each photovoltaic module receives the same light exposure
Industrial grade with decades-long durability
Optimised to the local environmental conditions and static load requirements
Willersey Solar Farm – Solar Modules• Module – First Solar
95% recyclable.Pre-invested recycling programme.Lowest carbon footprint.Suited to overcast conditions.Frameless – avoid of glint/glare issues.40% smaller enhances site permeability.
Willersey Solar Farm – Economic ResultsLandowner diversification.
Operation and maintenance.
Patented technology that maximises efficiencies and associated economic returns.
Guaranteed performance.
Community investment opportunity.
Willersey Solar Farm – Driving Social BenefitsCommunity collaboration throughout and beyond planning.
Supporting community cohesion by becoming the development partner for the locality.
Using opportunities for mitigation and enhancement to bring more broader benefits to communities, including education.
Extract: Willersey May News
Willersey Solar Farm – Enhancing the EnvironmentOnly 25% of land leased is considered has an operational purpose; substantial areas of lease land has the opportunity to bring exciting environmental gains throughout the operational lease
Nature enhancements
Opportunities for habitats and wildflowers incorporated
British Bee Keeping Association
Solar Farms - Maximising the Benefits
Maintaining and Monitoring the Benefits: BELECTRICTechnology with decades-long endurance
Full Service package:- Cleaning services with robotic system if required- Regular, periodic inspections with visual and function checks- On-site service in the event of a fault- Detailed maintenance reports - Continual remote power plant monitoring
Delivering the Benefits: Whole Lifecycle Support
The Future BELECTRIC: 100% Grid SupportiveThe energy system of the future combines
the different segments into
One System
Increase in grid quality(normalization of peak loads and stabilizing the mains voltage)
Safeguarding from regional blackouts
Intelligent power generation according to demand with very low CO2 emissions
BUT: Energy must be affordable for customers
Production
ConsumptionStorage
BELECTRIC: Solution to ensure future benefitsTotal control on process and supply chain.
Driving the holistic benefits message.
Safeguarding the future of the industry through responsible site identification and development.
Keeping research and development at the forefront of projects being delivered.
Raoul Tufnell
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