Dr Kevin Parslow

The advantages of small wind turbines

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1. Dr Kevin Parslow CEO, Evance Wind Turbines
2. The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines 13th February 2013 Dr Kevin Parslow CEO Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
3. The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd 3 Why Invest in Renewables? • Protection against increasing energy cost • Increasing in importance • Movement from oil/purchased power to self generated • Energy security • Insurance against future blackouts due to lack of supply in grid • Support the environment • Reduction in carbon footprint/CO2 emission • Financial investment • Feed-in Tariff rates are still attractive • Good investment
4. 4 Energy Costs The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd Energy cost uncertainty • Recent energy price increases from ‘Big 6’ have been up to 10.8% • Energy inflation • Over the last 7 years an annual average of 8.4% • If this continues we will be paying 21p per kWh in five years & rising to some 72p per kWh unit in 20 years time
5. Energy Costs 5 The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd 6.8 7.2 8.0 9.7 10.5 12.1 12.6 12.3 13.2 13.8 15.0 16.3 17.6 19.1 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 P r i c e P e r K W H Change in KWH Electricity Price Source: Derived from DECC Energy Pricing Dec 2012 Table 2.2.1, 2013 -2016 increased by average price increase 2003-2012 of 8.4% Average cost of generated electricity from R9000 at todays prices fixed for 20 years
6. Why Wind Power? • In the correct location the most effective renewable generator • Good rate of Feed-in Tariff • 21p per kWh generated for turbines <100kW • 4.5p per kWh export tariff • FiT income for 20 years • Payback in 5-8 years 6 The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
7. Why Small Wind Turbines? • Low initial investment compared to larger turbines • Scalable solutions • Flexible grid connections • Simpler planning due to size of turbine • Quick installation • Lower annual maintenance & insurance costs • Off-grid & hybrid (PV) systems 7 The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
8. About Evance 8 The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd Manufacturing small wind turbines for over 12 years • UK based designer and manufacturer • 14th fastest growing private technology company in UK 2011 • 1500th turbine installed 2012 • R9000 was first turbine under 10kW to be certified by MCS July 2010 • R9000 is most popular turbine in UK • Over 1,600 turbines installed • Producing around 18,200MWh of energy per year • Over 9,540 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved per year • Equivalent of taking around 4,200 cars off the road • Installed in harshest conditions and locations
9. R9000 Wind Turbine Designed for efficient and reliable operation • Starts generating power at low wind speeds • Always on - continues generating at high wind speeds • Outstanding durability • Unblemished safety record • Continued operation through all storms • 20 year operational life • Highly reliable • Low maintenance requirements • No gearbox or complex moving parts 9 Designed & Manufactured in the UK The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
10. 5kW, 10kW & 15kW Solutions 10 • Versatile modular system • Unobtrusive & low noise • Minimal concrete for foundations • 1m2 footprint • Flexible connection options • G83, G59 • Single & 3phase • On-grid & off-grid solutions • Hybrid (PV) options • Minimal maintenance R9000 the Turbine of Choice The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
11. R9000 Wind Turbine Great ROI – energy savings & income generation • Savings on energy bills • At 6m/s generates over 13,600kWh of energy • Energy cost savings of up to £1,900* • UK Feed-in Tariffs set at 21p per kWh • Excess of £3,100# per annum • Payback approx 6 years * Depending on your utility consumption and assuming a rate of 14p per kWh # Based on using 50% of generated energy and 50% feed back to grid 11 The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
12. Evance Customer Case Study Evance turbines power milking parlour • Two R9000 turbines (10kW solution) • 18m towers • Est 22,000kWh per year • Reduce annual carbon footprint by nearly 11 tonnes* of CO2 • Reduce energy costs by nearly 50% 12 “During the last few years farmers have had to look seriously at the overheads of running a farm, and like many, reducing energy costs was top of the list for me. we are excited about the prospect of the turbines reducing our energy costs by nearly 50%.” Mr Steven Fox * Based on carbon savings of 0.5246kg of CO2 /kWh The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
13. Evance Customer Case Study Evance turbine supports organic farm in Snowdonia National Park • R9000 5kW small wind turbine • 12m tower • Est 17,000kWh per year • Reduce annual carbon footprint by nearly 9 tonnes* of CO2 • Almost energy self-sufficient 13 “We are now using mainly green energy - the Evance turbine will enable us to be almost energy self-sufficient - and when we have extra we can sell it back to the National Grid.” Mr Alwyn Roberts. * Based on carbon savings of 0.5246kg of CO2 /kWh The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd
14. Evance Customer Case Study 14 The Advantages of Small Wind Turbines © Evance Wind Turbines Ltd Landowner moves from oil to affordable wind power • R9000 5kW small wind turbine • 15m tower • Est 15,000kWh per year • Reduce annual carbon footprint by nearly 9 tonnes* of CO2 • Reduce energy costs by 50% “With the rising price of energy we decided to invest in renewable energy so we were not reliant on oil. Our aim is for the Evance turbine to run a new electric central heating boiler and with the projected power generation we expect to reduce our energy bills by 50%.” Mr Danny Shepherd *Based on carbon savings of 0.5246kg of CO2 /kWh