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Micro- and Small-Wind Alex Murley Renewable Futures 2007 14 November 2007
BWEA:• represents the UK wind and marine industries to government, industry, the media, and the public, • was formed in 1978 and now has 350 corporate members.
Why is renewable energy important? • Environment • Energy security • Existing resources
What can the consumer do? • Use less energy • Use energy more efficiently • Use renewable energy
¼ 20%
of UK’s current carbon emissions arise from the way we heat, light and run our homes.
Of UK energy (Electricity, Heat & Transport) will be sourced from renewables by 2020.
Benefits of on-site renewable energy: No emissions No waste Reduced energy bills Export electricity Emotional benefit
Micro- and Small-Wind: Siting:
Where?
Wind speed? Turbulence? Feasibility assessment Height of turbine Planning permission?
Micro- and Small-Wind: Products? Micro- 100W - 3.6kW Small- 3.6kW - 50kW
Building mounted or Free standing
Off grid – 12/24/48 Volts On grid – 240 Volts
Horizontal axis or Vertical axis
Micro- and Small-Wind:
How?
Installation- Manufacturer Standards (UKMCS & BWEA) Maintenance
Micro- and Small-Wind:
Connection?
• Contact your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) • Contact your Supplier • Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) • Exported electricity
Micro- and Small-Wind:
Prices and Funding?
Product price: £2000 – £100 000
Generally £2000 per kW
Other costs:
Installation Planning application Connection
Funding:
Grants (LCBP & Others) ROCs Export
Installing a Small Wind Turbines In a Nutshell 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Wind speed Funding Product Installation Planning Connection
Lastly … Enjoy the benefits!
www.bwea.com
BWEA:• represents the UK wind and marine industries to government, industry, the media, and the public, • was formed in 1978 and now has 350 corporate members.
Why is renewable energy important? • Environment • Energy security • Existing resources
What can the consumer do? • Use less energy • Use energy more efficiently • Use renewable energy
¼ 20%
of UK’s current carbon emissions arise from the way we heat, light and run our homes.
Of UK energy (Electricity, Heat & Transport) will be sourced from renewables by 2020.
Benefits of on-site renewable energy: No emissions No waste Reduced energy bills Export electricity Emotional benefit
Micro- and Small-Wind: Siting:
Where?
Wind speed? Turbulence? Feasibility assessment Height of turbine Planning permission?
Micro- and Small-Wind: Products? Micro- 100W - 3.6kW Small- 3.6kW - 50kW
Building mounted or Free standing
Off grid – 12/24/48 Volts On grid – 240 Volts
Horizontal axis or Vertical axis
Micro- and Small-Wind:
How?
Installation- Manufacturer Standards (UKMCS & BWEA) Maintenance
Micro- and Small-Wind:
Connection?
• Contact your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) • Contact your Supplier • Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) • Exported electricity
Micro- and Small-Wind:
Prices and Funding?
Product price: £2000 – £100 000
Generally £2000 per kW
Other costs:
Installation Planning application Connection
Funding:
Grants (LCBP & Others) ROCs Export
Installing a Small Wind Turbines In a Nutshell 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Wind speed Funding Product Installation Planning Connection
Lastly … Enjoy the benefits!
www.bwea.com
