Supporting Documentation - Renfrewshire Council

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4. Wider Environmental, Social Benefits Every unit (kWh) of electricity produced by wind power can displace a unit of power produced by power stations burning fossil fuels. Therefore, when wind turbines produce, they can displace output from coal and gas fired power stations, unit for unit. Gaseous emissions that wind energy can directly prevent being emitted by replacing fossil fuel fired plant are estimated to be 430g CO2/kWh (figure provided by RenewableUK). A turbine, with a rate capacity of 225kW can supply electricity equivalent to the yearly demands of around 125 households. This would equate to a carbon saving of up to 254 tonnes per annum. The UK is a net importer of gas, with the majority coming from eastern European countries. An interruption in supply could expose the UK to power shortages. Therefore, increasing the number of wind energy power supplies can address the concerns of over-dependence by diversification. Community Benefit Fund Community benefit is a good will contribution voluntarily donated by a developer for the benefit of the community affected by the development. Community benefit can be a direct funding of local projects, technical financial or advisory support for community owned schemes and contribution to a community benefit fund. Intelligent Land Investments proposes to make a payment of £5000 per megawatt of installed capacity to a local community organisation that is £1125 per year for a 225kW. The amount would be paid for each year the wind turbine operates. The arrangements for disbursing this amount would be arranged with the relevant community organisation. There is a preference to identify a suitable organisation within 5km of the project location. In the event that a suitable organisation cannot be identified, then work will be done through a body such as the Scottish Communities Foundation. Waterman Group, Renewable Energy, 2/4 Canning Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 8ER T:0131 221 7020 29 K:\Projects\CIV12920_ILI Windfarms_Batch 7\CIV12920_XXX_Hartfield Farm\Documents\Reports\CIV12920_1202xx_Hartfield_<strong>Supporting</strong> Turbine Assessment_225kW.docx
5. Summary This site has been considered using various criteria including wind speeds, site area, proximity to grid connections, flexible consideration of altitude and location site gradients, site access, protection designations and minimum separation from habitation. The findings from this review of the key criteria are listed below and contained in-depth, within the main body of this document. • Environmental Designation Review: The positioning of the wind turbine has taken account of the local designations and avoided areas of special scientific interest and high wildlife value. The turbine is not predicted to pose a risk to the natural environment. The turbine’s location is not in an area of high environmental sensitivity. • Local Policy: The local policy has been reviewed and taken into consideration when developing this proposal. The turbine is positioned near a field boundary to minimise the amount of productive farmland lost, and is as far away from houses as possible. • Hydrology: No impact on watercourses or ground water is predicted from the development. The proposed turbine location is outside the indicative flood plain of local watercourses. • Archaeology: Entries on the National Monuments Record of Scotland were considered during the site selection and positioning of the turbine and further investigation is not deemed necessary. • Visual Impact: The size of the proposed turbine at a tip height of 45.9m has reduced visual impact and suited to development within lowlands. The site and proposed turbine size is unlikely to raise concerns regarding visual impact. The location and choice of the proposed turbine was carefully selected to provide the necessary performance without introducing unacceptable visual intrusion. The turbine is of a size that is compatible with the surrounding landscape. • Noise: The closest noise receptors other than the applicant where identified at being 420m away, and noise is expected to be below ETSU guidance limits. Noise is not predicted to be a problem. • Shadow flicker: The impacts from shadow flicker were described and identified and are not predicted to be a problem. • Transport and Access: Access and transport routes can be made via the B775. Structures that are anticipated to require weight capacity assessments along the transport route will be assessed in consultation with the local and national road authorities prior to construction. Access will be gained from a newly constructed access road. • Wind: The expected average wind speed is approximately 8.06m/s, and is of a suitable threshold for renewable power generation by the turbine. Consultation and a site visit by engineering and development personnel have highlighted that this site is suitable for development of a single wind turbine. Waterman Group, Renewable Energy, 2/4 Canning Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 8ER T:0131 221 7020 30 K:\Projects\CIV12920_ILI Windfarms_Batch 7\CIV12920_XXX_Hartfield Farm\Documents\Reports\CIV12920_1202xx_Hartfield_<strong>Supporting</strong> Turbine Assessment_225kW.docx
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