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Tullymurdoch Wind Farm Proposal
RDS Element Power
March 2012
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Introduction
Renewable Energy
Tullymurdoch Wind Farm
Project Programme
Community Council Liaison Group
Community Benefit
Questions
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Who are we?
Smithy House Associates Ltd is a public relations company based in the Scottish
Borders which provides community engagement services to the renewable energy
sector. We facilitate discussions between the developer and communities
neighbouring wind farm sites thereby increasing local participation in and awareness
of projects.
RDS Element Power is a joint venture between Element Power, a developer and
operator of renewable energy projects in the UK, and RDS, a small group of successful
Scottish developers with a portfolio of sites. We are based in Edinburgh with support
from the Element Power head office in London.
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The Team
RDS Ltd: Three Scottish Directors, with agricultural backgrounds who have successfully consented 65MW of Wind Power.
Element Power UK Team: previously in key positions with companies such as RES, National Wind Power , nPower renewables , SSE renewables , Garrad Hassan and Novera Energy.
Achievements of the RDS Element Power team:
Consented the 50MW A’Chruach Wind Farm in five months.
Consented 52.5MW Baillie Wind Farm in Caithness (under construction).
30MW Lisset Airfield: From planning application to operation in two and a half years.
Consented 14 MW Pates Hill in West Lothian (now operational).
2009 Energy Institute awards for communications.
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Climate Change : Reducing CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions;
UK Government Targets : 34% reduction in emissions by 2020 and 80% by 2050;
Scottish Targets : 100% of electricity by 2020; and
Security of supply : Finite supply - less reliance on imports.
The need for Renewables
Why wind?
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Natural and free resource
Proven clean technology
Jobs and the economy
It is safe
Potential community benefit
Annual mean wind speed at 25m above ground level (m/s)
Site Boundary and Indicative Layout
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Why Tullymurdoch?
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What makes it a good site?
Area of low natural heritage sensitivity*
Good wind speeds
No National or European conservation designations*
Proven access routes
Alternative use for poor quality farmland
*taken from SNH Scoping Response
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The wind farm would consist of up to 7 wind turbines.
Each turbine would have a blade tip height of up to 120m (396 ft).
The site could have a capacity of up to 17.5MW which is approximately
enough electricity to power the annual needs of 9,300 homes.
The proposal will also include access tracks, an electrical sub station, crane
standings and a met mast.
120m
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Project Status
Previously identified as a site with potential for wind development
Survey work started in Summer 2009
Initial introduction to Community Councils in February 2012
Scoping with Perth & Kinross Council back in 2008
Further Consultation and discussions with local community
First Public Consultation Exhibitions anticipated April 2012
Next Steps......
Further surveys, modification and wind farm design
Full Environmental Impact Assessment carried out by a complete team of
specialist consultants and experts
Effects assessed for wind farm lifecycle:
Construction/Operation/Decommissioning
Planning Application submitted in Summer 2012
Community Council Liaison Group
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Aims - to provide a forum for discussion and the exchange of information by:
• Receiving progress updates from RDS Element Power • Addressing questions and concerns arising from the surrounding communities • Establishing workshop discussions on key specific elements of the potential proposals, development and operation of the site.
Membership - Two representatives from each Community Council and one representative from the Alyth Business Association.
Minutes – Will be published on the Project Website and issued through the Community Councils. Copies will be sent for information purposes to:
•Member of Parliament •MSPs •Perth & Kinross Ward Councillors •Planning Department of Perth & Kinross Council
Community Benefit
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If the Tullymurdoch Wind Farm were to be granted planning permission a dedicated community development trust fund would be established RDS Element Power would pay an agreed annual payment per MW, based on the installed capacity, into the fund. The fund would be indexed linked and provide financial support for projects and organisations in the vicinity of the wind farm.
Negotiations for voluntary community benefit would take place through the CCLG.
The Trust would be encouraged to seek matched funding for appropriate schemes.
RDS Element Power would encourage communities to use some of the money to assist projects that help reduce energy usage however local people will have the final decision on how the money is allocated.
Thank you
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Project Enquiries
Douglas Hendry RDS Element Power
11 Brae Park Edinburgh EH4 6DJ
Mob: +44(0) 7552 129 077
Community Benefit Enquiries
Niall White Smithy House Associates Ltd
Ettrick Riverside Business Centre Dunsdale Road
Selkirk TD7 5EB
Phone: +44(0) 1750 505273
Mob: +44(0) 7834 352165