Wind Turbines

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Wind Turbines

• Video introduction to wind power
• http//www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/wind
  -an-introduction.html
• Information from factsheet
• Technology basics page 1
• Different types of wind turbines page 1
• Feed in Tariff information page 1
• Benefits for your community page 2
• Myth busting facts page 2
• Checklist is wind the right technology for my
  community? page 3
• Subregional information and contacts page 4
• Case studies
• Wind turbine in Merseyside case study CLASP
  website

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Wind Turbines the basics
How do wind turbines work?
Wind turbines use large blades to catch the wind.
When the wind blows the blades are forced round,
driving a turbine which generates electricity.
Different types of wind turbine
Vertical Axis
Horizontal Axis
Video an introduction to wind power http//www.pl
anlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/wind-an-introduct
ion.html
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Wind Turbines Feed In Tariffs
Generating a source of income for your community
from wind turbines
What are Feed in Tariffs

• Government incentive to encourage the generation
  of renewable electricity
• Owners of wind turbines can make money from the
  sale of the electricity generated
• Guaranteed for 20 years
• Retail price index linked
• Very attractive return on your community
  investment
• Tariffs currently at their highest but will be
  reduced in the future

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Wind Turbines Benefits and Myths
What benefits could wind energy generate for your
community

• Protection against rising fuel prices
• Make money for your community
• More local jobs
• Low maintenance technology
• Reduce your carbon emissions
• Improve community well-being

What are the common myths surrounding wind
turbines

• Wind turbines are noisy
• Wind turbines are a threat to birds
• Wind turbines reduce rural tourism
• Wind turbines have negative effects of health

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Wind Turbines Checklist
Are wind turbines suitable for your community?

• Enough wind
• Land/Building owner permission
• Accessibility of site
• Connection to National Grid
• Planning permission

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Wind Turbines Case studies
North West Case Study Community Wind Turbine in
Larkins Farm
UK Case Study A community-owned wind turbine in
Hockerton