Wind Energy
Wind turbines:
Seren Energy have a wide range of experience in both designing wind farm layouts and producing planning documents. Seren Energy provide a complete service for wind turbines – from feasibility and planning assistance to supply and installation.
The power generated is dependant on the wind speed, which is dependant on natural factors such as the topography of land and its height above sea level. These factors, combined with its impact on the surroundings, are the considerations taken into account when deciding on the suitable location for a single turbine or wind farm.
As wind turbine design is improved and larger
numbers of turbines are being manufactured, wind turbine costs are reduced.
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Therefore the price at which wind generated electricity can be produced is becoming
more competitive with conventional fossil fuel powered electricity generation.
Recent wind farm developments have been subject to debate based on their
environmental impact. One of the main precieved impacts is visual impact. This
is often the primary factor determining whether planning permission is granted.
In comparison with fossil fuel or nuclear power generation, wind farms offer the
following advantages:
– No gaseous pollutants (CO2, NOx
etc).
– No
solid ash or cooling water effluent.
– Flexibility allowing small as well as large scale
generation.
The location of windfarms is therefore decided with equal emphasis on the
generative potential and minimal environmental impact.