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© Green Cat Renewables Ltd GLENLORA WIND TURBINE 5. EMI – Ofcom and the main microwave link operators have been consulted. The regulator has found no links crossing the immediate area of the proposed turbine location; therefore no issue can be anticipated in terms of interference with existing telecommunication infrastructures. 6. Planning – An open dialogue with Renfrewshire Council planners and SNH has been carried out throughout the development process. The key planning issues identified have been: a. The site is located in a green belt area and is within the boundaries of Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park where windfarm development have generally been resisted due to the landscape impacts implications. Given the small scale of the development and client’s commitment to ‘green energy’ projects it is hoped that a balanced and pragmatic view will be taken by consultees. b. Ecology –The site is relatively close (~1.8km to the southeast and ~700m to the northwest) of Renfrewshire Height SPA/SSSI, however extensive bird surveys of the site have/ have not identified significant use or overflight of the site by qualifying species. c. Noise – Turbines will be in excess of 500m to the nearest property (owned by Glenlora Estate). Assessments carried out demonstrate that noise levels will be acceptable following the implementation of suitable planning conditions. Considering all these factors a suitable site and layout was identified, see Figure 1.1.2 Page 10 of 173
1.1.1 Wind Energy © Green Cat Renewables Ltd GLENLORA WIND TURBINE The UK is widely recognised as having over 40% of Europe’s wind resource. This natural benefit, resulting from the UK’s position on the western edge of the continent, significantly increases the contribution that the development of wind energy projects can make to the UK’s energy generating portfolio. The UK’s first operational wind farm was commissioned in 1991. As of October 2009, ~2636 wind turbines operate throughout the UK, contributing to the Government’s targets to increase the use of renewable energy and to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. As a result of the growth in the use of wind energy, the understanding of the issues involved has improved markedly. Wind power in Scotland is an area of considerable activity, with over 1550 MW of installed capacity as at November 2009. Wind power is the fastest growing of the renewable energy technologies in Scotland and the world's largest wind turbine generator (5 MW) is currently undergoing testing in the North Sea, 15 miles off the east coast. There are numerous large wind farms as well as a number, both planned and operating, which are in community ownership. The siting of turbines is sometimes an issue, but surveys have shown high levels of community acceptance for wind power in Scotland. There is further potential for expansion, especially offshore, given the high average wind speeds. The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 introduces ambitious, world‐leading legislation to reduce emissions by at least 80 per cent by 2050, and will drive new thinking, new solutions and new technologies putting Scotland at the forefront of building a sustainable low carbon economy. The majority of this is likely to come from wind power. 1.1.2 Public Attitudes to Wind Power Surveys of public attitudes to wind farms consistently show strong support for wind energy (typically between 70 and 80% in favour). The Mori poll conducted on behalf of the Scottish Executive (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2003/08/18049/25579) is typical of findings across the UK over the past decade. The survey targeted residents living close to existing wind farms and consistent with previous targeted studies found that the majority of residents were more positive towards the projects once they were built than before. 1.1.3 The Rural Economy – Farm Diversification Government renewable energy policy includes a specific aim of promoting the interests of the rural economy. Those interests include the farming industry. Every wind farm in a rural area contributes to the farming economy with the provision of additional income. However, a project like this where the rural business is the developer rather than simply a landlord, has an even greater benefit to the local economy. Page 11 of 173
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