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Proposed Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
Ballynagran – Communtiy wind turbine project 5th November 2013
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Introductions:
Who are we?
•Ballynagran Energy + Community
• Established to assist the Ballynagran Community benefit from the Community Landfill Levy
• Various smaller projects including Household Energy Survey, BER Ratings, Energy monitors etc.
•MosArt
• MosArt is an architectural design practice owned by Tomas O’Leary and Art McCormack
• Christoph Walter has acted as Project Manager for the Ballynagran Energy + Project and is currently Chairman of the Energy Sub-Committee
Tim Ryan (energyfocus.ie)
• Independent Chartered Energy Advisor (part time, voluntary basis).
• Volunteer in Ballynagran Energy +, member of the Energy Sub-Committee
• Coordinated all Glenealy Village Hall Projects 2011- 2013
• Advised O’Hanlon Herbs on selection and installation of biomass (woodchip) heating system for their large herb producing greenhouses in Glenealy.
Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
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What is in this for the us?
•Mosart:
•MosArt is involved in a European INTERREG co-funded ZECO2S (Zero Emission Certification Scheme) project which aims to assist communities to lower their carbon footprint. Ballynagran is MosArt’s research community for this ZECO2S project. The proposed wind turbine would be an important demonstration project for ZECO2S.
•Assistance to the wind turbine project by MosArt is being provided free of charge to the community and MosArt will not benefit financially from the project.
•Tomas O’Leary, co-founder of MosArt lives in the basin area and could eventually benefit from the project in the same way as any other resident in this community.
•Energy+ Volunteers :
•No members of the Energy+ Committee will receive fees or financial benefit for assistance provided with this project. Those who live in the basin area could eventually benefit from the project in the same way as any other resident in this community.
So why help? My personal reasons are :
•Improving the planet for my children and future generations.
•Assisting a local community to benefit from a real opportunity
•There is potential to replicate this through Ireland which could make a real difference
Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
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What is proposed?
Today’s Proposal:
•A small, single wind turbine to
generate electricity for sale to the
national grid for the benefit of the
Ballynagran Basin Community
•In the 2011 community survey,
80% of respondents stated that
they were, in principle, in favour
of a community wind farm. This
prompted the Energy Sub-
Committee to proceed to this
stage.
•Todays proposal is much smaller
and therefore a more realistic
proposition.
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What is proposed?
Today’s Proposal:
•A Turbine up to 500kw is not
required to go through the ESB
“Gate” process for connection,
and has less planning
requirements. These two factors
greatly reduce costs and time to
installation. (6-12 months Vs 10+
years).
•It is proposed that this project
would be developed by the
community for the benefit of the
community.
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What is the scale of the proposed Turbine?
Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
Ballynagran Turbine40m Hub Height40m Diameter
Arklow Bank75m Hub Height100m Diameter
Dublin Spire125m Height
220kV Pylon45m High
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Where is the proposed location?
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Why was this location selected?
• The area identified has a good wind resource, sufficient to
make this project viable & provide income for the community.
• The area is furthest away from residential houses within the
Ballynagran Basin (minimum 500m so potential for noise and
shadow flicker is minimised)
• There is potential to lease land from a land owner within the
community (open fair competition). The land owner would
receive a small rental income for the site and access.
• A small area is required for the turbine base and sub-station
building (turbine does not compromise remainder of field). A
solid access road is required for cranes to install.
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Why was this location selected?
• The area proposed is close to an existing HV electricity line
thereby reducing connection costs.
• The area is accessible through existing or new access roads
for installation & maintenance
• The area is well screened from most locations within the
Ballynagran Basin through either topology or hedgerow .
• We will demonstrate likely views from all areas later in
evening.
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What will it look like in the location?
View D: from Kilkandra
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What will it look like in the location?
View A : from N11 north of Beehive
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What will it look like in the location?
View C: from N11 north of Beehive
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What will it look like in the location?
View B: from Wicklow road east of Beehive
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What are the costs?
(Based on a used, but fully reconditioned Vestas Turbine.)
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Why a used Turbine?
Due to the size of turbine proposed, there are many reconditioned models available which generate a significant amount of electricity.
A new turbine would generate slightly more, but not enough to justify the additional costs involved in purchasing a new one.
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What is the generation capacity
•While the proposed Turbine is small, and an older design, it
has been proven to generate a high level of electricity
•Based on available wind levels, it is estimated that the
turbine will generate approximately €82,000 worth of
electricity per annum (based on current electricity rates)
•This is equivalent to enough electricity for approximately
250 homes
•It can be quickly connected to the grid (due to small scale
<500kw)
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Are there ongoing costs?
YES:
(*all costs approximate)
•Financing costs (depending on level of grant support): €20,000 -
€50,000 per annum over 15 years @ 5%.
•Maintenance Costs: €4,000
•Insurance: €1,000
•Land Lease :€2,000
•Accountancy Fees (Trust): €1,000
•Sinking Fund (Future repairs etc.): €4,000
•Profit: €20,000 - €50,000 Per Annum (depending on % grant
funding) for the community.
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What is in this for the Ballynagran Community?
•Potential for an income stream, generated within the
Ballynagran Community for the sole benefit of the Ballynagran
Community.
•All profits would be owned and controlled by the community
through a trust (with charitable status), run by members of the
community.
•The community can agree how the income/benefits are
allocated, i.e. those most effected by the Landfill (or the turbine)
could benefit the most.
•What could the Ballynagran Community use the net income
for?
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Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
3rd Level Grants
Free CallsInternet Business
So what's new there?
You Control
The Money…
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Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
Free or reduced cost Electricity, Heating Oil or Waste Collection, through bulk purchase and Community Fund discounts.
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Why Not Cash??
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What are the down-sides of this proposal?
Common arguments against wind turbines are:
•Visual Impact
•Shadow Flicker
•Noise
•Electro-magnetic effects (power lines)
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Visual Impact:Minimal from most directions due to screening, detailed views from throughout the community available after this presentation.
Also consider wind direction, Turbine only fully visible if up or down wind.
Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
35%
15%
13%
15%
45m Pylons
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Shadow Flicker:Very short term effect caused by the turbine blades turning in the direct path between the sun and the viewer.
Screening prevents shadow flicker.
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33%
15%
10%
10%
Sun always to SouthChanges height in the sky through the year
Turbine can be programmed to stop at set times on set days every year if required.
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Noise:
Noise is caused by
swish of turbine
blades and shaft
rotation.
Relatively low,
worst down wind,
can increase with
speed, but so does
background noise
which screens it.
.
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33%
15%
10%
10%
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Electro-MagneticEffects:
Not applicable as
MV & HV Power
Lines are already
in place.
HV --------
MV --------.
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Next Steps? Ask Community for feedback on proposal (feedback form).
•If feedback is positive:
•Commence discussions with landowners re exact location.
•Confirm proposed turbine location & agree rental SPP.
•Proceed with Planning Permission & Grid Connection Applications
•If Planning and ESB Connection are approved, community will need to establish a Trust, we will assist.
•Grant Applications, Funding, Installation – Power…..
•If Feedback is negative:
•No further progress on this proposal.
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Conclusion •We believe that this is a real opportunity for the community
most effected by the landfill to finally benefit from the
community levy fund, which to date has mostly gone
elsewhere.
•If this Turbine is installed, regardless of the future of the
landfill, the Ballynagran Basin Community will have a
source of income into the future.
•This project could lead to other opportunities for this
community to benefit from other grants or initiates, or
expand the range of discounts etc. available to residents.
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Ballynagran Community Wind Turbine
Thank you. Any Questions?
www.ballynagran.com
christoph@mosart.ie
tim@energyfocus.ie
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