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2 Wind Turbines on BRITA in PuBs Demonstration Buildings |
Date 2005-11-16 11:58
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2 wind turbines partly funded by BRITA in PuBs.project have been installed on the Innovation Centre building of Plymouth College of Further Education, situated in the South West of the UK. The wind turbines are mounted directly on the building. The projected output for both amounts to 33800 KWh/pa.
Plymouth College of Further Education, situated in the South West of the UK has just had installed two wind turbines part funded by BRITA in PuBs.
The wind turbines are mounted on a building called the Innovation Centre. This was designed with a range of environmental technologies but was constructed at a cost typical for the type of building. It was always hoped to complete the building with the installation of two wind turbines but it has taken five years to put together the different funding stream.
The turbines are manufactured by a Scottish company called Proven and installation was organised by Sustainable Energy Installations. Each turbine is rated at 6KWp. The projected output for both amounts to 33800 KWh/pa. It is too soon to assess whether that target is realistic.
The cost of the installation was originally quoted at €86,000. This has been subject to some variation due to establishing the winching points so the units can be lower annually for maintenance. In terms of output, the value saved amounts to €2400 pa, although, electricity prices in the commercial sector are rising sharply thus improving the saving. There is another potential income stream called Renewables Obligation Certificates. This is a very bureaucratic system of helping electricity suppliers meet their renewable energy targets. Few small generators have been successful in obtaining any income.
The installation has received a mixed reception. Many are impressed by their appearance and how quiet they operate. Some local residents seem to be simply resistant to wind turbines even when they do not directly affect them. A number of occupiers of the building have complained of feeling small vibrations in the structure. Others have found the shadow flicker disturbing. This latter problem will be investigated so its effects can be minimised. Gilbert Snook, Head of Estates at the college commented, “These turbines are an exciting addition to the college’s desire to become increasingly environmentally responsible. Education should inspire people, so we have an obligation to be in the forefront of taking steps to lessen the risks from global warming”.
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