WIND POWER PRACTICAL

Rebe Module 5 - Wind Power Practical

A Prefeasibility Study for the Development of Wind Generator in Mynydd Llwyngwern

OlanewAJU Ogunnoiki

Student No. 0535626

[Date of Submission]

Table of Content

Table of Content2

Introduction4

Site Access5

Introduction5

Methodology5

Nearest Port to the Wind Farm Site6

National Highway and Public Right Of Way7

Transportation8

Results of Site Assessment9

Conclusion11

Planning Permission and Policies11

Introduction11

Method12

Role of “Technical Advice Note” Policy Document12

Role of UK and Welsh Energy Policy12

Flicker Effect on the Surrounding13

Noise Effect on the Surrounding14

Conclusion15

Wind Resource15

Introduction15

Methodology16

On Site Assessment of Wind Resources18

The Virtual Met Mast20

Wind Turbine Class21

Conclusion22

Distribution System Connection22

Introduction22

Methodology23

Application Process23

Possible Scenarios23

Conclusion26

Financial and Economic Analysis27

Introduction27

Financial Results of Major Scenarios27

Financing, Grants and Tax Incentives27

Environmental Impact29

Introduction29

Mobile Phones29

Television30

Aviation and MOD Radars30

Conclusion30

Conclusion31

Recommendations31

References32

Introduction

Mynydd Llwyngwern is a small town with partly forest in North of Wales surrounded by high hills in the United Kingdom. The presence of coal miners in this area have increased its industrialisation and social significance which has led to influx of high volumes of visitors (Owen, 2005). Mynydd is also characterised with features such as large streams, high rainfall of over 50 inches, the temperate summer climate and mild winters. In May 2011, the UK Government, in line with advice from the house committee on climate change had proposed to set a legal target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 2023 to 2027 by 50% as compared to that of 1990 (Saltmarsh, 2011). In view of this target, the government has also set a goal to generate 15% of its total energy from renewable energy source by 2015 (Saltmarsh, 2011). Installing of a Community Wind Turbine could help in reducing the carbon foot prints of Mynydd Llwyngwern.

Wind Turbines have been described as one of the most cost effective and reliable renewable energy systems. Over the years, wind turbine has become the world's fastest growing renewable energy source. It has been said that the UK has the largest wind resource in Europe (“Carbon Zero Consulting”, 2011). CAT and Mynydd Llwyngwern community have been researching for various ways to manage the considerably high rising cost of energy even with the current wind farm technology installed. Hence, CAT has currently been looking for ways to either upgrade the current wind turbine infrastructure or replace it. This upgrading is expected to increase the energy generated from the current wind turbine. In view of this, in January 2012, CAT has authorised a wind feasibility studies at Mynydd Llwyngwern.

The aim of this project is to assess in detail the potential for either upgrading the current wind turbine or to replace it with newer one along with keeping the option open for more wind turbines. This study was conducted by adopting series of methods and first of which is to do series of sites visits, which lead to a site assessment carried out in February 2012. The method and technology adopted in carrying out this study has been through a well-defined process of evaluating Wind turbine projects of this magnitude. This study also aims to draw up a summarised conclusion with recommendations for each section, giving the reader a broader knowledge of each section.

Site Access

Introduction

One of the major ...