Look up for a power plan
TREVOR Morgan (Have Your Say, October 2) points to an energy solution that might satisfy anti-wind and anti-nuclear campaigners.
There is indeed a potential alternative on our doorsteps — or to be more precise, on our rooftops — in the form of micro-generation.
If every householder, business, local authority and community group were to take responsibility for their power needs by installing an appropriate mix of solar panels and wind generators on properties they might own, there would be no need for either wind farms or nuclear power stations in Wales.
This, combined with suitably located hydro, wave and tidal generators, should allow Wales to become self-sufficient in electricity production within a decade, and create jobs.
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Large-scale development of micro-generation would also reverse the current power structure with individuals and communities selling electricity to multi-national corporations rather than the other way around.
If local councils were to lead the way by developing the renewable energy generation potential of buildings within their control, this would reduce council tax and set an example for others to follow.
Keith M Ross
Brynmill
Swansea,
Comments
by Neathboy234
Friday, October 05 2012, 7:09PM
“It looks like with our energy producing capacity taking a nosedive by 2015 that energy prices will be on the rise. Although it will of course cost us all in our pockets, it will also lead to a reduction in energy use, thus helping us cut down on our carbon footprint. In 100 years time when people look back they will care little for our financial cost, only about how we reduced our CO2.”
by NeathPTboy
Friday, October 05 2012, 9:59AM
“I have been very critical of some of your previous views on industrial scale green energy, but I must confess that I do think that what you write about today could go a long way to supplying our future energy needs.
Although the only big issues would be the of cost of installation and maintenance and to get the government 'on side', as they prefer the larger privately owned set up which eliminates them from having any financial responsibility........just like the railways for example.
If we adopted the idea that you write about it would make consumers responsible and more aware of their own energy consumption.
The councils in Wales couldn't lead you to the beach on a desert island let alone lead the way with our future energy needs, they are utterly clueless.”
by Gwyddno
Friday, October 05 2012, 8:33AM
“The sun is bright but the future of solar energy is shaky.
'Dragons' Den solar power business goes bust
Entrepreneur who won £120,000 investment from TV show forced into administration by cuts in Feed-in Tariff'
Link: http://tinyurl.com/8vwzd8n
'UK green energy sector suffers double blow
Fuel cell developer Ceres Power may have to wind down or sell off the business and there are concerns about the future of a solar panel factory in Wales'
Link: http://tinyurl.com/9edsxw5”