16 Jul Wind Power for Businesses

Who is it for and why is it important?

As a clean, renewable energy source, wind power holds immense importance in our journey to be Net-Zero electricity grid by 2030. The technology is not new, it is reliable and in the right locations it generates huge amounts of green energy and the environmental benefits of wind power make it a crucial component of our transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Whether you’re a business looking to reduce your electricity bills and carbon footprint, a community seeking energy independence, or a policymaker prioritizing climate action, wind power offers a highly efficient form of renewable energy. With year-round generation that complements other technology like Solar PV and a small land footprint, wind power can provide tangible benefits to many sectors.

Planning for Planning Progression

On-shore wind in England slowed significantly in 2015 when new policies and government regulations were introduced. The new government, within days of taking charge has removed the planning policy restriction which makes it significantly easier to develop new wind turbine sites, unlocking enormous potential.

How to benefit

There are many more ways to be involved and benefit from wind energy, here are a few that might apply to you:

• Direct ownership – Purchasing a wind turbine outright or investing in a wind energy project that allows individuals or organizations to directly own and operate a wind turbine. This works well for any business which has a winter electricity demand or one who is looking to complement existing or new solar power.
• Community owned – participating in community owned wind projects allows local residents to collectively own and financially benefit from wind turbines. Community ownership models promote local engagement, economic development, and shared ownership of renewable energy assets.
• Leasing land for wind farms – If there is little energy demand but reasonable space and a high average wind speed, a grid and landscape assessment could identify the potential for wind farm development.

Questions and answers

Q: How do I know if I could get a turbine?

A: RenewEV can conduct a high-level landscape and grid assessment to determine if its suitable for your location and cost effective

Q: How long will it take to find out if I have a good site?

A: An initial high-level assessment could take around a week. A feasibility study could be completed in 2-3 months.

Q: Is Wind energy cost effective?

A: Wind energy can provide steady and reliable energy savings despite the large upfront cost. It can generate 2-3times the amount of power than solar for the same amount of capacity in a good location and combined with solar can be extremely effective in taking your business a long way towards being self sufficient.

Q: Are wind turbines noisy?

A: Wind turbines make some noise which is more relating to movement of air than mechanical noise, but it is important to choose a appropriate location. It is also worth remembering that background noise in a location can mask the majority of noise any turbine can make.

RenewEV Ongoing Wind Projects

Effective project management is key to the successful installation of wind turbines. RenewEV are currently coordinating the project management and installation of all scales of on-shore wind projects in the UK. This work is across private commercial, agricultural and community owned wind projects taking projects from site identification through the the whole development process and then procurement and project management.