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Saturday 9th April Paul Keating ILSUSaturday 9th April Paul Keating ILSU 1
Transnational cooperation inTransnational cooperation in Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
L+ OBSERVATORY SEMINAR
New Know-how and New Technologies in Rural Areas
Kauhajoki,
FINLAND
Paul Keating
Irish LEADER Support Unit
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What do we mean by Renewable Energy?What do we mean by Renewable Energy? Why is this important to LEADER+ ?Why is this important to LEADER+ ? The Irish ExperienceThe Irish Experience Transnational Cooperation and Added Transnational Cooperation and Added
Value.Value.
Content of PresentationContent of Presentation
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What do we mean by Renewable What do we mean by Renewable Energy?Energy?
Renewable sources of energy are those that Renewable sources of energy are those that do not run out – they tap the natural energy do not run out – they tap the natural energy flows of the planet, such as water, wind flows of the planet, such as water, wind
and sunlight.and sunlight.
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What do we mean by Renewable What do we mean by Renewable Energy?Energy?
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What do we mean by Renewable What do we mean by Renewable Energy?Energy?
BioenergyBioenergy Small Scale HydroSmall Scale Hydro SolarSolar
– VoltaicVoltaic– Thermal Thermal
Wind EnergyWind Energy GeothermalGeothermal Other RenewablesOther Renewables Rational Use of EnergyRational Use of Energy
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What do we mean by Renewable What do we mean by Renewable Energy?Energy?
Focusing on BioenergyFocusing on Bioenergy– Biogas (Electricity + Heat Production)Biogas (Electricity + Heat Production)– Biofuels (for Transport)Biofuels (for Transport)– Woodfuels (for Domestic, Industrial Heating +CHP)Woodfuels (for Domestic, Industrial Heating +CHP)
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Why is this important to LEADER+Why is this important to LEADER+
Central to European Commission Energy and Central to European Commission Energy and Environment Policy.Environment Policy.
Overlapping objectives with LEADER+Overlapping objectives with LEADER+– Building Sustainable CommunitiesBuilding Sustainable Communities– Using the LEADER methodUsing the LEADER method
This is a growth area within Rural Development This is a growth area within Rural Development It makes economic, social and environmental sense at It makes economic, social and environmental sense at
local level. local level.
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Why is this important to LEADER+Why is this important to LEADER+
Renewable Energy cuts across the LEADER+ Renewable Energy cuts across the LEADER+ themesthemes– The use of new technologiesThe use of new technologies
– Making best use of Natural and cultural resourcesMaking best use of Natural and cultural resources
– Improving quality of life Improving quality of life
– Adding value to local produceAdding value to local produce
LEADER has links to both Community and LEADER has links to both Community and Private Enterprise interests. Private Enterprise interests.
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Nature of LEADER+ involvement Nature of LEADER+ involvement in Irelandin Ireland
Stimulating the Sector through Training and Stimulating the Sector through Training and promotionpromotion
Feasibility Assessment/Technical SupportFeasibility Assessment/Technical Support Capital Grant AssistanceCapital Grant Assistance Network Development Network Development
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Strength of LEADER as a Strength of LEADER as a vehicle for supporting Renewable vehicle for supporting Renewable
Energy Energy Provides the space to take risks Contacts at community level Part of European network Bringing together a broad range of actors and
expertise at local level Integrated into broader Rural Development LEADER companies administer other programmes The LEADER method is proven and gaining currency
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Case StudyCase Study“OIL FROM THE SOIL” “OIL FROM THE SOIL”
The LAG: The LAG: Wexford Organization for Rural DevelopmentWexford Organization for Rural Development ((WORD)WORD)
The Project: The Project: Bio-diesel From Rape Seed OilBio-diesel From Rape Seed Oil
The Promoter: The Promoter: Biogreen Energy ProductsBiogreen Energy Products
The Network: Wexford Renewable FuelsThe Network: Wexford Renewable Fuels
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The BenefitsThe Benefits
Local EconomyLocal Economy
Farmers, Processers, InstallersFarmers, Processers, Installers The EnvironmentThe Environment
Land Use, Carbon EmissionsLand Use, Carbon Emissions Local CommunityLocal Community
Sustainability, shared achievement Sustainability, shared achievement
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The ChallengesThe Challenges
Lack of Local ExperteseLack of Local Expertese National policy RestrictionsNational policy Restrictions Operational Challenges Operational Challenges
– Cash flow for suppliersCash flow for suppliers– Time Commitment at project development stageTime Commitment at project development stage
Promoting this TechnologyPromoting this Technology
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Transnational co-operation and Transnational co-operation and added value.added value.
There is a varying range of experience in this sector There is a varying range of experience in this sector across the member states.across the member states.– Introducing innovationIntroducing innovation– Mentoring/Training Mentoring/Training
There are common resources in different regions There are common resources in different regions Facilitate further partnerships and networksFacilitate further partnerships and networks Demonstrate the effectiveness of the LEADER Demonstrate the effectiveness of the LEADER
method in developing this sector. method in developing this sector.
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Summary of Key PointsSummary of Key Points
The objectives of the Renewable Energy The objectives of the Renewable Energy Sector and LEADER programme overlap.Sector and LEADER programme overlap.
Renewable Energy is a growing priority Renewable Energy is a growing priority within the EU.within the EU.
There is a substantial learning to be shared There is a substantial learning to be shared between member states.between member states.
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