How to benefit from solar power raoul tufnell, belectric 17 june
1. Eco-friendly • Innovative • Reliable
Benefiting from Solar Power
Raoul Tufnell
Energy and Environment 2014
2010_1201
2. Overview
Solar power – factors effecting delivery.
Capturing the benefits: Case study project – Willersey Solar Farm.
Ensuring future solar benefits are realised.
3. Understanding: What is “Solar Power”?
Photovoltaic modules =
“Fuel to generate Electricity”
15-20% of jobs
Mostly imported, mass product
System technology =
“Engine to generate Electricity”
80-85% of jobs
Local high-tech industry
4. Ground mounted
Benefits Constraints
Installed Industry malpractice.
Employees Site selection.
Realising the embedded
benefits.
Political sensitivities.
Evolution of the UK
planning system.
Subsidy driven process has
undermined the potential for
best practice.
Hybridity of landowner
agreements.
Delivery: Solar Farms
5. Delivery: Roof-based systems
Roof mounted
Benefits Constraints
Productive use of existing space Structural approval required
Power delivered on-site Responsibility of roof maintenance
Relaxed planning guidelines Shading impact
FIT incentive EPC required
Lease-financing available
8. Delivery - Willersey Solar Farm Case Study
3.8 MW
1028 Households energy generated
28 March 2014
11 week construction period
20 acres
Collaborative design development and final
design response.
9. Willersey Solar Farm: 2.5 MegaWattBlock®
Laser precise linear 3D alignment
Each photovoltaic module receives the same light exposure
Industrial grade with decades-long durability
Optimised to the local environmental conditions and static
load requirements
10. Willersey Solar Farm – Solar Modules
• Module – First Solar
95% recyclable.
Pre-invested recycling programme.
Lowest carbon footprint.
Suited to overcast conditions.
Frameless – avoid of glint/glare issues.
40% smaller enhances site permeability.
11. Willersey Solar Farm – Economic Results
Landowner diversification.
Operation and maintenance.
Patented technology that maximises efficiencies and
associated economic returns.
Guaranteed performance.
Community investment opportunity.
12. Willersey Solar Farm – Driving Social Benefits
Community collaboration throughout and beyond planning.
Supporting community cohesion by becoming the
development partner for the locality.
Using opportunities for mitigation and enhancement to bring
more broader benefits to communities, including education.
Extract: Willersey May News
13. Willersey Solar Farm – Enhancing the Environment
Only 25% of land leased is considered has an operational
purpose; substantial areas of lease land has the opportunity
to bring exciting environmental gains throughout the
operational lease
Nature enhancements
Opportunities for habitats and wildflowers incorporated
British Bee Keeping Association
15. Maintaining and Monitoring the Benefits: BELECTRIC
Technology with decades-long endurance
Full Service package:
Cleaning services with robotic system if required
Regular, periodic inspections with visual and function checks
On-site service in the event of a fault
Detailed maintenance reports
Continual remote power plant monitoring
17. The Future BELECTRIC: 100% Grid Supportive
The energy system of the future combines
the different segments into
One System
Increase in grid quality
(normalization of peak loads and
stabilizing the mains voltage)
Safeguarding from regional blackouts
Intelligent power generation
according to demand with very low CO2 emissions
BUT: Energy must be affordable for customers
Production
ConsumptionStorage
18. BELECTRIC: Solution to ensure future benefits
Total control on process and supply chain.
Driving the holistic benefits message.
Safeguarding the future of the industry through responsible site identification and
development.
Keeping research and development at the forefront of projects being delivered.
Raoul Tufnell
Raoul.Tufnell@belectric.co.uk
07964 918604
