50-metre turbine proposed for docks
A NEW wind turbine — half the size of Swansea's Meridian Tower — is being proposed for the city docks.
Onshore wind developers Infinergy want to install the 50-metre turbine, with a blade length of up to 27 metres, at Swansea's Queen's Dock.
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The turbine would be a maximum height of 77 metres — larger than the 43-metre turbine already based in the docks area.
Developers say the large turbine would generate 500 kilowatts (kW) of power — enough to power up to 320 homes.
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Infinergy's project manager Jane Ross said people would be given the chance to speak to them directly.
She said: "In the transition to become a low carbon economy, Wales has been at the forefront of wind energy deployment. "The Welsh Assembly Government encourages wind development in industrial areas and we think the outer seawall of the Port may provide a good location for a single wind turbine."
Mrs Ross added: "The plan is looking really positive.
"The proposed location is well away from residential properties with optimal exposure to sea winds."
Around 750 letters were sent out to homeowners living in the SA1 area as part of the consultation over the scheme.
The developers are expecting to submit a planning application to Swansea Council's planning department next month.
Welsh Water previously applied to Swansea Council to site a larger 104- metre turbine off Swansea's Fabian Way but council planning officers turned down the scheme.
It led the utilities company to examine the reasons as to why the local authority chose to reject the application.
Welsh Water said the application was made after three years of detailed feasibility studies and consultation.
People will be able to meet the Infinergy team about the scheme for a new turbine at The J Shed, in Swansea's SA1 area on Tuesday from 11am until 6pm.
elizabeth.perkins@swwmedia.co.uk
Comments
by Gowerview
Friday, September 28 2012, 9:57AM
“Did we really want a landmark concert venue and an ambitious mixed use regeneration?
Who is the council chief executive these days.
David Phillips is council leader but it looks a rudderless ship.”
by Neathboy234
Friday, September 28 2012, 9:38AM
“We hear a lot about planning disputes and new power stations/wind farms these days. The one i find most amusing was when the UK government announced several proposed nuclear power stations that were to be built Scotland. The Scottish government immediately announced that they would NOT be built. The UK government replied straight away that they would, and that the building of nuclear power plants was not a devolved issue and told the Scottish government to keep it's nose out of matters which did not concern it. The Scottish government then further replied that although the building of Nuclear stations was not a devolved issue, planning consent was. Scotland 1, London 0”
by Philosoraptor
Friday, September 28 2012, 9:22AM
“I wonder why Infinergy didn't try for a more novel and more reliable source of energy. Placing solar panels on the roof of every office in the city, because even in cloudy days those panels produce electricity. The electric wouldn't go into the grid but instead contribute to the running of the offices they are installed upon, has anybody seen that board in Tesco? The panels on that building has produced an astonishing amount of electricity to run that store.”
by Neathboy234
Friday, September 28 2012, 9:16AM
“Excellent idea, the docks is a good position for it.”
by NeathPTboy
Friday, September 28 2012, 9:03AM
“Shouldn't the headline for this article be '77-metre turbine proposed for docks'.
There's a big difference between 50m and 77m....it's roughly 3 house heights of a difference.
It will only provide enough energy for 320 homes if the wind blows at just the right speed for 24 hrs/day: 365 days/year, in reality it will only produce enough energy for 60-70 homes.
Yet another renewable wind energy company giving us false information and wasting our money.
Lets hope Swansea planning committee give them the same reply the gave to Welsh Water.
And another point.....why is Welsh Water investing in wind power?..I always thought the water in Wales was an ideal means of renewable energy, can someone get in touch with them and let them know about hydro-power.....plebs.”