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"..wind and other renewable energy development should not be precluded in AONB’s and National Parks as there will be areas where small-scale construction, eg a wind development of between one and four turbines not generating more than 5MW, can be accommodated…"

Draft South East Plan, South East Regional Assembly, 2006

"If we take no action to control emissions, each tonne of CO2 that we emit now is causing damage worth at least $85 [about £45]"

Stern Review Press Release, Her Majesty’s Treasury, 2006

"Individual renewable projects are part of a growing proportion of low-carbon generation that provides benefits shared by all communities both through reduced emissions and more diverse supplies of energy, which helps the reliability of our supplies"

"The Energy Challenge", Department of Trade and Industry, 2006

Further information

There is a great deal of reliable information from reputable sources on the subject of renewable and wind energy. Below are links to a number of web-sites where it is possible to get the answers to the questions you may have :**

» British Wind Energy Association, Frequently Asked Questions

» "Embracewind" – wind energy myths and facts

» TV (Thames Valley) Energy

» Department of Trade and Industry, renewable energy section

» "Renewables Statement of Need", DTI

» Sustainable Development Commission, "Wind Power in the UK"

» The European Wind Energy Association

» The Global Wind Energy Council

» Danish Wind Industry Association (technical information)

Understanding the statistics :

The figure of "640 typical UK homes" quoted on the homepage is an estimate derived from a 26% load factor for the wind turbine, the average for English wind turbines between 1998 and 2004 (DTI "Energy Trends", March 2006, table 1, page 29) and an average annual domestic electricity consumption of approximately 4,625 kWh (DTI "Energy Trends", December 2005, table 3, page 41).

However, it should be noted that different levels of generation and/or future changes in average domestic electricity consumption mean this figure may increase or decrease in the future.

The figure for carbon dioxide emission reductions of “over 2,500 tonnes per year” and associated savings of “over Ł110,000 per year in costs associated with damage cause as a result of climate change” quoted on the homepage are estimates derived from the same 26% load factor statistic shown above and assumes a carbon dioxide offset figure of 0.86 kg per kWh (see www.bwea.com). The monetary quote is derived from the Stern Review Press Release (30th October 2006) "If we take no action to control emissions, each tonne of CO2 that we emit now is causing damage worth at least $85..." and assumes £1GBP = US$1.9.

However, it should be noted different levels of generation and/or that future changes in the power generating mix and fuel costs in the UK over the life of the wind farm and/or changes in the quoted $85 figure means this figure may increase or decrease in the future.

** Those who own and manage the Baydon Meadow web-site are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.


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"..wind and other renewable energy development should not be precluded in AONB’s and National Parks as there will be areas where small-scale construction, eg a wind development of between one and four turbines not generating more than 5MW, can be accommodated…" Draft South East Plan, South East Regional Assembly, 2006 "If we take no action to control emissions, each tonne of CO2 that we emit now is causing damage worth at least $85 [about £45]" Stern Review Press Release, Her Majesty’s Treasury, 2006 "Individual renewable projects are part of a growing proportion of low-carbon generation that provides benefits shared by all communities both through reduced emissions and more diverse supplies of energy, which helps the reliability of our supplies" "The Energy Challenge", Department of Trade and Industry, 2006		Further information There is a great deal of reliable information from reputable sources on the subject of renewable and wind energy. Below are links to a number of web-sites where it is possible to get the answers to the questions you may have : » British Wind Energy Association, Frequently Asked Questions » "Embracewind" – wind energy myths and facts » TV (Thames Valley) Energy » Department of Trade and Industry, renewable energy section » "Renewables Statement of Need", DTI » Sustainable Development Commission, "Wind Power in the UK" » The European Wind Energy Association » The Global Wind Energy Council » Danish Wind Industry Association (technical information) Understanding the statistics : The figure of "640 typical UK homes" quoted on the homepage is an estimate derived from a 26% load factor for the wind turbine, the average for English wind turbines between 1998 and 2004 (DTI "Energy Trends", March 2006, table 1, page 29) and an average annual domestic electricity consumption of approximately 4,625 kWh (DTI "Energy Trends", December 2005, table 3, page 41). However, it should be noted that different levels of generation and/or future changes in average domestic electricity consumption mean this figure may increase or decrease in the future. The figure for carbon dioxide emission reductions of “over 2,500 tonnes per year” and associated savings of “over Ł110,000 per year in costs associated with damage cause as a result of climate change” quoted on the homepage are estimates derived from the same 26% load factor statistic shown above and assumes a carbon dioxide offset figure of 0.86 kg per kWh (see www.bwea.com). The monetary quote is derived from the Stern Review Press Release (30th October 2006) "If we take no action to control emissions, each tonne of CO2 that we emit now is causing damage worth at least $85..." and assumes £1GBP = US$1.9. However, it should be noted different levels of generation and/or that future changes in the power generating mix and fuel costs in the UK over the life of the wind farm and/or changes in the quoted $85 figure means this figure may increase or decrease in the future. Those who own and manage the Baydon Meadow web-site are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.