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Discover the benefits and processes of on-site wind turbine installation in this insightful presentation by Dave Fleming, a Senior Electrical Engineer at RPS Engineering Services. Learn how wind turbines can enhance energy savings, improve competitiveness, and reduce carbon footprints through auto-generation, without compromising electrical supply. This guide covers economic analyses for various turbine sizes, potential funding sources, and essential steps from feasibility studies to maintenance. Join the movement towards sustainable energy solutions with wind power today!
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Wind Turbine Installation On Site Auto Generation Presented by Dave Fleming BE MIEI Senior Electrical Engineer – RPS, Engineering Services
Why Auto Production? Fits seamlessly into existing infrastructure without compromising electrical supply Energy Saving – approx €0.14 per kWh Improves Competitiveness Reduces Carbon footprint High profile PR SEI support grants Use of unproductive land
Why Install a Wind Turbine? Economic Analysis Large Turbine
Why Install a Wind Turbine? Economic Analysis Medium Turbine
Why Install a Wind Turbine? Economic Analysis Small Turbine
Why Install a Wind Turbine? Environmental benefit • One 2MW Wind Turbine operating @ 28% utilisation factor will generate 4.9MWh P.A. • 4.9 MWh generated by Coal / Peat / Gas (i.e. traditional • possible funds) would produce approx. 4,000 Tons of CO2 per annum. • Reduced Carbon emissions/ • Possible Carbon Credits
Wind Turbine Development Process • Pre Feasibility SEI Grants available • Front End Study • Planning Application / EIA • Detailed design – Electrical & Civil • Procurement of Turbine and Auxillary Equipment • Construction • Commissioning and Handover • Maintenance
Pre- Feasibility Deliverables • Preliminary wind analysis using wind maps • Assessment of site load profile • Preliminary Turbine selection • Preliminary cost / benefit analysis • Initial planning consultation • Road Access for Maintenance • Heritage Study • Maintenance Requirements
Front End Study - Deliverables • Met mast installation and data collection • Wind yield analysis • Turbine selection • Project Economic Modeling - +/- 10% cost estimate • Preliminary Design (Electrical, Civil / Structural) • Planning Considerations / Consultations • Stakeholder services • Planning Application • Environmental Impact Assessment • Photo Montage Further Requirements
Potential Project Issues • Visual Impact • Light Flicker • Noise • Aviation issues • TV Signal Disruption • Community Obstructions • Environmental Impact Assessment Measures to negate these concerns • Engage with Planning Authority • Stakeholder Inclusion • Communicate with Community
Thank You Dave Fleming - Senior Electrical Engineer Dave.fleming@rpsgroup.com Telephone 021 4804656