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Forthbank Wind Energy Development
renewable energy generation targets and a subjective professional judgement applied as to
whether that constitutes a significant effect.
6.3.5 A carbon balance assessment has also been undertaken as part of the Assessment of Effects
in accordance with the Scottish Government recommended methodology: Calculating carbon
savings from wind farms on Scottish peat lands – A new approach (Nayak et al. 2008).
6.4 Predicted Effects of the Scheme
Construction
6.4.1 During the construction of the proposed wind energy development the movement of vehicles
and on-site plant will generate exhaust emissions. Given the short-term nature of the
construction period, and the limited area to be developed within the context of the large-scale
nature of the site, effects on local air quality are likely to be negligible.
6.4.2 Construction activities, such as excavation of turbine foundations, also have the potential to
generate dust during dry spells, which may adversely affect local air quality. However, given
the scale and nature of construction activities, compared with the distances between the
construction areas and the nearest residential properties, it is considered that dust from
construction is unlikely to cause a nuisance during most weather conditions.
6.4.3 There exists the potential to generate odours from previously landfilled waste being excavated
and also odours from landfill gas during the excavation of the turbine foundations at the southeast
of the site. This might affect local air quality. However, given the scale and nature of
construction activities, compared with the distances between the construction areas and the
nearest residential properties, it is considered that odours from construction is unlikely to cause
a nuisance.
6.4.4 During dry, windy conditions, if the potential for dust and odours nuisance at nearby properties
exists, water sprays will be used to dampen down and control dust and deodorant sprays to
control the odours. Such working practices will be set out in the appropriate construction
method statements.
6.4.5 A detailed pre-construction intrusive site investigation will be undertaken which will identify the
ground and waste conditions to greater inform foundation design and any potential required
mitigation measures.
Operation
Renewable Electricity Generation
6.4.6 The Digest of UK Energy Statistics (2010) gives 2009 domestic electricity consumption as
122,543 4 terawatt-hours (TWh). When taken with the 26,625,800 5 households in UK, the
domestic average electricity consumption per year per household can be calculated thus:
122,543,000,000kWh/26,625,800= 4,602kWh
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