Eastgate Renewable Energy Village |
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| Name of the project | Eastgate Renewable Energy Village |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Description | Using solar, wind, hydro and biomass sources to generate electricity, the community surrounding the area can reap the benefits of increased employment and tourism as well as low cost and sustainable energy. The project is now in the finalizing stages of gaining permission to start the development. At this stage the ownership of the area will transfer to the community, free of charge. |
| Project developer | Weardale Task Force |
| Start date | 30-11-1999 |
| Financing sources | Grant from the dept of energy and climate change. |
| Initiator | Weardale Task Force |
| Investor(s) | Lafarge Cement, One NorthEast, local community |
| Project owner | Weardale Task Force |
| Actors who receive benefits | Local community, non profit organisation still to be created |
| Legal background | The project is mainly possible because the cement company wished to return the area to the community, free of charge, in a way which would be beneficial to its economic development. Currently, the municipality is in the process of researching any liabilities concerning this transaction prior to accepting it. |
| Background information | With the departure of the local cement company (Blue Circle was bought by Lafarge Cement UK ) from the cement quarry, Eastgate lost a large source of income and employment. It was therefore promised by Lafarge Cement UK. that there would be an alternative use for the location, one that would restore economic benefits in the community. When a geothermal source was found, providing naturally heated water of a quality usable for a spa, the area was immensely attractive to use as a eco-friendly touristic destination. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Benefits in kind Local contracting Local employment Indirect social benefits |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power Hydropower Solar energy Bio-fuel Geo-thermal energy |
| Application of BSM | Benefits in kind: Local contracting: The work which needs to be done in the development stages of the project is delegated to local contractors as much as possible, generating temporary employment for the local community. Local employment: As the project will result in a small scale renewable energy showroom, there will be permanent employment in maintenance and operation. Furthermore, there will be indirect effects due to the increased tourism, which will generate jobs in hospitality businesses, as well as other economic activities. Indirect social benefits: The project is designed to attract various sectors of tourism, as it provides for a spa as well as a showroom for five different methods for harvesting renewable energy sources. |
| Roles of the different stakeholders | The Lafarge Cement company facilitates the project by donating the area to the community. Local government stimulates the project by streamlining the process of permit application, having a facilitating role between the developers and the local community, as well as providing information to its citizens. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on socio-political level or market acceptance | This project is one of the first in the UK which uses such a large variety of energy sources. If the project works out to be as successful as anticipated, the use of renewable energy sources as a (new) source of income to a region as well as an attraction for tourists, could be stimulated and repeated within the country as well as in the rest of Europe. |
| Website | http://www.davidlock.com/weardale2/ |
Varese Ligure Sustainable Community |
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| Name of the project | Varese Ligure Sustainable Community |
| Country | Italy |
| Description | The four windturbines of the Varese Ligure wind farm were the first installation in the Liguria Region and are amongst the first in Italy. Future plans involve the installation of two additional turbines in order to increase the production by approximately 4GWh per year. The wind farm is part of a 1999 Municipality plan, directed to make the town of Varese Ligure a leading sustainable rural community. The main goals are to reach 100% renewable energy consumption and 100% organic farming. At the moment the turbines provide electricity for 10.000 citizens whereas PV and hydropower systems as well as biomass plants cover the remaining energy needs of the population (2400 inhabitants). |
| Project developer | Centrogas Energia - ACAM Group SpA |
| Start date | 31-12-2000 |
| Total investment (€) | 1.800.000 |
| Financing sources | 30% Regional Fund and 60% Private Fund (Municipal Agency) |
| Initiator | Local Authority Varese Ligure |
| Investor(s) | Municipal Agency Centrogas Energia - ACAM Group SpA |
| Project owner | Municipal Agency Centrogas Energia - ACAM Group SpA |
| Actors who receive benefits | Municipality of Varese Ligure and citizens indirectly |
| Background information | Since 2002, incentives for wind installations are based on a RES quota obligation for producers/importers of electricity generated from non-renewable sources and the issuing of tradable green certificates (TGCs). The 2009 Regional Energy Plan of Liguria Region sets the objective of 120MW of wind energy by 2015 and promotes a further increase of wind installations, which are now number 30 spread over 12 municipalities with 8 MW of installed capacity. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Local employment Indirect social benefits |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power |
| Application of BSM | Local employment: The ‘sustainable plan’ includes investments in renewable energy as well as setting up organic farming co-operatives and the renovation of the historical centre. It is estimated that 140 jobs have been directly or indirectly created by the sustainable policy, especially in the field of organic agriculture, tourism and tertiary services. Indirect social benefit: for the first period (2000-2009) , The Municipal Agency offered to the local authority cleaning services (such as cleaning of garbage bins) for a value of € 20.000 plus a direct payment of approx.€ 10.000 annually. The agreement has recently changed and it currently consists of annually fixed direct payment, with which the Municipality has been able to reduce taxes and/ or other municipal tariffs, benefitting the citizens. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | Strong and early commitment of the municipality toward sustainability which make the town an example for rural communities supported by a favorable national policy. Inclusion of the wind farm in a sustainable development policy which involved the installation of other renewable energy sources and the revitalization of the historical centre and the promotion of organic agriculture. Support offered by European, national, regional funds Active involvement of citizens in the decision making process |
| Roles of the different stakeholders | Local governments: A key role was played by the Mayor supported by ad hoc committee. The local authority has effectively planned a number of initiatives to shift the energy production towards renewable sources and to revitalize the local economy in a sustainable way. Developer: the developer had a particular interest to diversify its activities and become active in new fields such as renewable energy Local community: Positive and prompt answer of the citizens to the challenges of revitalizing and reinventing the local economy. |
| Difficulties which had to be overcome | The wind farm expansion of two more turbines has encountered opposition from a non-profit organisation, 'Italia Nostra', who has taken the municipality to court regarding the project's high environmental impact. The opposition was caused, in part, by the fact that this wind farm was one of the first in the region. The administrative court has recognised the municipality's right to proceed with the installation's expansion as a part of the italian- and municipality's engagement to respect the Kyoto targets. There has not been a high impact on the land nearby the wind farm. The land is leased, as before, for cattle breeding and the noise produced by the wind turbine has been measured to be less than produced by the 'natural' wind. Other non-profits, such as WWF, have expressed a favourable opinion towards the project. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on community acceptance | The wind farm and the shift on energy production have been greatly facilitated by the mechanism of consultation and the awareness raising initiatives set by the local authority. In addition, the need to revitalize the declining economy has surely played a role on the ‘willingness to change’ of the citizens. The results obtained by the first projects (wind farms and organic co-operative) helped on increasing the citizens trust on moving forward on the sustainability policy. |
| Planned production of MW by your project | 3,200 KW |
| Website | http://www.acamspa.com/acamcentrogasenergia_vareseligure.asp |
Samsø renewable energy island |
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| Name of the project | Samsø renewable energy island |
| Country | Denmark |
| Description | In 1997 the Danish Ministry of Energy arranged a competition among Danish islands to become 100% self-sufficient in energy based on renewables. The proposal from the Samsø island was assessed to be the most feasible and realistic. The concept builds on energy saving measures and the following and the construction of eleven 1 MW land based mills, ten 2,3 MW off shore wind turbines and four small straw-fired district heating plants. |
| Project developer | Samsø Energy company |
| Start date | 01-01-1997 |
| Total investment (€) | Approximately 48 million |
| Financing sources | Shareholder equity Debt-finance Subsidies from the government |
| Initiator | Samsø municipality and Samsø Environment and energy office as response to the competition arranged by the Ministry of Energy |
| Investor(s) | Land turbines: The total investment was € 9 million. € 7.36 million financed by the farmers owing the land (9 turbines). € 1.64 million financed by a cooperative with 430 shareholders (two turbines) |
| Project owner | Citizens of the island, the municipality and private investors |
| Actors who receive benefits | Citizens of the island, the municipality and private investors. |
| Legal background | The Danish law on electricity supply had at that time a provision ensuring a minimum price for electricity produced by wind turbines in the first 10. Thus, the minimum sales price for the first 12,000 KWh was € 0,08 and thereafter it was € 0,06. |
| Background information | The citizens were involved from the start in the planning of the project and all aspects have been debated continuously. The plans and projects have been adjusted along the road due to input from the local community and at the end the entire community accepted and supported the plans. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Local ownership/co-ownership Local contracting Local employment |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power Bio-fuel |
| Application of BSM | Co-ownership: Local co-ownership was offered to the citizens of the island in relation to both the land and the offshore wind turbines through cooperatives. Local contracting: In the period from 1998 to 2007 it is estimated that 20 fulltime jobs were created in relation to planning and construction of the projects. Especially when it came to the construction of the land based wind turbines and the district heating plants, local labour was used. However, these jobs do not exist any more, as the projects have been completed. Local employment: Now 6 people are occupied at Samsø Energy Academy advising the island citizens about energy projects and energy saving and sharing the experience gained through the renewable energy island project to the outside world. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | Local community involvement. The outset of the project was an overall master plan which was approved by the ministry of energy. This has been an important tool throughout the project implementation. Political and financial support and involvement from the municipality. Fixed minimum price for the for electricity produced by wind turbines . |
| Roles of the different stakeholders | It was the municipality that submitted the application for the competition to be renewable energy island. In order to organize the project and involve the citizens, a secretariat was established by a local NGO "Samsø energy and environment office". Later on, the energy company "Samsø Energy company" was established in order develop the specific projects and ensure the financing. This company was established by the municipality, the local trade organization and Samsø energy and environment office. When the majority of the projects were established the energy company was closed down. A new organization has been established under the name Samsø Energy Academy. Its role is to further develop the project , give professional advice to citizens considering to develop their own projects as well as to disseminate the experience . |
| Difficulties which had to be overcome | According to the master plan bio gas plants should have been part of the overall project. The island produces sufficient manure and organic waste. However, as the price for electricity generated from bio gas was too low, it turned out not to be feasible. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on community acceptance | The possibility for the citizens to become shareholders has created a positive attitude towards renewable energy installations in the community. The focus on renewable energy has encouraged many people on the island to engage in small private projects such as private solar panels and heat pumps. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on socio-political level or market acceptance | There is great interest from other parts of Denmark as well as internationally to learn from Samsø´s experience. It has created a great deal of "renewable energy tourism". These are frequently visitors from the Far East. |
| Website | http://www.energiakademiet.dk/ |
Texel Energy |
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| Name of the project | Texel Energy |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Description | Texel Energy is a small scale energy company which supplies energy originating from renewable energy sources to consumers on the island of Texel, as well as to those in the rest of the country. The company started out with supplying the energy it purchased from other producers, but has the goal to be self-sufficient in the future, using geothermal, hydro, wind, biomass and solar power. The first step towards this was taken when the first windmill was put in service in the beginning of 2010. |
| Project developer | Texel Energy |
| Start date | 01-01-2007 |
| Financing sources | Shareholder equity Subsidies |
| Initiator | A group of Texel citizens, starting up Texel Energy |
| Project owner | Shareholders |
| Actors who receive benefits | Shareholders, Texel community |
| Legal background | Texel Energy does not aim at making a profit. It uses the proceeds to invest in the company, which will be beneficial to the local Texel economy. Investments are made in the use of new technology for renewable energy harvesting, such as tidal waves for electricity. The island can be used as an example for other area's, a sort of showroom of various renewable energy projects. The Texel economy will also be stimulated through the creation of jobs within the projects itself. |
| Background information | Texel energy appeals to the Texel inhabitants due to its small scale. The company has an office on the island, which can be visited freely, customers do not feel the distance they experience with large companies and call centres. With a population of only 13.783 the small scale approach is sustainable. Texel Energy has been successful in their bottom-up strategy as they started out as a small company, located on the island with close ties to their consumers, a method which appealed to their target market and therefore created a substantial consumer base. With a steady income the investments for self generation of renewable energy could be made. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Local ownership/co-ownership Local contracting Local employment Energy price reduction Indirect social benefits |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power Hydropower Solar energy Bio-fuel Geo-thermal energy |
| Application of BSM | Local ownership/co-ownership: Customers of Texel Energy buy shares by becoming a member, at a fee of €50. This membership allows them to use the energy supplied by Texel Energy at a discounted rate. Memberships can also be purchased by anyone who wishes, without the obligation of becoming a customer. Local contracting: Texel Energy aims to use local employees for the construction of its expanding business model as much as possible. Local employment: The goal is to use sustainable energy sources on the island to produce all the electricity and heat required. The harvesting of these sustainable resources will create new employment opportunities. Furthermore, as that most of the shareholders are Texel citizens,each investment made into the company benefits the local economy. Energy price reduction: When becoming a member, the renewable energy is supplied with a discount. Indirect social benefits: These stem from the potential Texel has in becoming a showroom due to the innovative technologies Texel Energy plans to put to use in the near future. Even though the island is already a popular destination for tourists, the renewable energy projects will increase this due to its appeal to a broader crowd, and will spread the flow of tourism more evenly towards the colder months. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | Texel Energy is successful because it used a bottom-up technique, which means that it started small and is proceeding in achieving its goals by taking incremental steps. The first step was to attract investors through co-ownership. Most of these investors are also consumers, making sure there is a steady source of income. The next step is to not only deliver renewable energy, which is purchased from another supplier, but to also produce locally. Wind energy is now produced by Texel Energy and the goals is to take gradual steps towards an island fully reliant on renewable energy sources. With the bottom-up approach, Texel Energy did not need to look for large investors or apply for large sums of government funding. Slowly but steadily the company can achieve its goals. By staying small it remains true to its initial values, to be a local energy supplier, supplying to the Texel community. |
| Roles of the different stakeholders | Local consumers enable Texel Energy to develop, as they provide the initial capital through their membership fee and an income base through their consumption. The local and national government have supplied Texel Energy with subsidies, which are put in place for initiatives which increase the share of renewable energy sources in the total energy supply, as well as initiatives which promote the use of these renewables. Texel Energy applies both these characteristics, and therefore qualified for these subsidies. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on community acceptance | Community Acceptance: Texel Energy has used the small scale of the Texel community and the value that it places on local initiatives, local companies to develop a strong relationship with its consumers. The fact that the company is founded by locals with an aim to cater to locals creates strong support. Having a wide scale of renewable energy sources at its disposal, the implementation of the renewable energy projects as it is planned at this point will create a source of knowledge, the local community gains access to this as well. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on socio-political level or market acceptance | Texel Energy aims to have Texel become a showroom to the world. The method it takes has effect, the first windmill is in use. Texel Energy can therefore be a good example to replicate in other locations, perhaps with similar small communities. |
| Website | www.texelenergie.nl |
Lake Ostrowo Wind Farm |
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| Name of the project | Lake Ostrowo Wind Farm |
| Country | Poland |
| Description | By summer 2007 the Lake Ostrowo wind farm at Wolin in Zachodniopomorskie Province in northern Poland went into commercial operation. The wind farm consists of 17, 1.8 MW Vestas V90 wind turbines, yielding a total, nominal generating capacity of 30.6 MW and an annual output of approx. 90 million kWh corresponding to the consumption of around 45,000 Polish households. |
| Project developer | DONG A/S |
| Start date | 01-05-2007 |
| Total investment (€) | Not known |
| Financing sources | Shareholder equity |
| Initiator | DONG A/S |
| Investor(s) | DONG A/S |
| Project owner | DONG A/S |
| Actors who receive benefits | The municipality |
| Legal background | According to the Law on Local Taxes and Fees of 12 January 1991, a 2% tax of the of the construction costs of all new production facilities has to be paid to the municipality. |
| Background information | The Lake Ostrowo wind farm was set up as a Joint Implementation (JI) project supported by the Danish government through the allocation of more than 336,000 ERUs (Emissions Reduction Units) over the period 2008-2012, making it more attractive for DONG Energy, to develop and run the wind farm. The wind farm has also been successfully integrated into an area with a rich bird life. Several studies were carried out showing that the wind turbines would not impact the birds, and it is checked regularly that they are not disturbed |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Community fund Benefits in kind Indirect social benefits |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power |
| Application of BSM | Community fund: A 2% tax of the construction costs of the wind farm was paid to Wolin municipality as required in the Act on Local Taxes and Fees. Benefits in kind: DONG A/S gives smaller in-kind contributions to the municipality. This have included e.g. a school bus, financial contributions to a yearly Viking festival and clothes to the local soccer club. Indirect social benefits: During its construction the project created around 100 jobs. Furthermore, the wind farm has become a magnet for tourists. The Wolin municipality has erected a signboard explaining the history and benefits of the project to visitors. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | The inclusion of the project into the Danish Governments Joint Implementation scheme The successful integration into a rich bird life area without disturbing the bird life |
| Difficulties which had to be overcome | DONG A/S is very cautious to ensure that the in kind contributions are not seen as bribe. No in kind contributions were given before all permits were obtained. All request for in kind contributions are assessed by both Polish and Danish lawyers. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on community acceptance | The project has become quite popular among the citizens in the area. This is illustrated by the fact that 1,500 local residents – a third of the city’s population - showed up to celebrate the official opening. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on socio-political level or market acceptance | The project is seen as an important demonstration project for wind energy in Poland. It is visited regularly by developers and energy companies who want to know more about how wind power can be integrated successfully into both the environment and the energy supply network. |
| Planned production of MW by your project | 90 million kWh |
| Website | http://www.dongenergy.com/jagniatkowo/EN/Pages/index.aspx |
O2 |
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| Name of the project | O2 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Description | O2 has developed and built one fifth of all wind power plants in Sweden. They are the biggest electricity producer and owner of land-based wind power. O2’s business concept is to build wind farms and sell electricity produced by wind power. O2 intends to do this while aiming for strong returns and with high environmental standards. |
| Project developer | O2 |
| Start date | 30-11-1999 |
| Total investment (€) | Not known |
| Financing sources | Share holder equity Private equity |
| Initiator | O2 |
| Investor(s) | O2 and shareholders |
| Project owner | O2 and shareholders |
| Actors who receive benefits | Communities and shareholders |
| Legal background | The tax authorities have reassessed some old tax rules and have announced that they in the future will require a tax on the difference between the reduced price the shareholders obtain and the price on the Nordic marketplace for financial trading in electrical power (Nordpool). If this tax becomes a reality, it will probably mean the end of the cooperative structure in Sweden. The expectation of the coming tax has already meant a 90% decrease in the sale of new shares. |
| Background information | The Company’s business is divided into two divisions, Wind Power Development & Sales and Wind Power Production. Within the Wind Power Development & Sales division, O2 develops and builds wind farms for external buyers as well as for O2’s own operations. The Wind Power Production division is responsible for the production from O2’s operational wind farms. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Community fund Local ownership/co-ownership |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power Geo-thermal energy |
| Application of BSM | Community funds: O2 has as a general policy to support the development of the local communities where they operate. Funds are allocated to the local community where the wind turbines are established. The size of the funds is based on the actual production of the wind turbines. There are no general rules for the amount of money to be paid to the community funds. This is to be decided for each separate project. The money may be administered by a local organisation or the municipality. However, the funds are not to be used to finance any of the municipality's ordinary obligations. One example of a community fund related to the establishment of a wind park in Rättviks municipality. O2 and the municipality have made an agreement that the municipality receives a certain share of the income from the electricity produced to be spent in the settlement around the wind park. Everybody living in this settlement can apply for financial support for projects contributing a positive development in the settlement. Such projects include everything from concerts to renovation or building of public facilities. The maximum amount to be allocated to each project is €10,000. Co-ownership: Individuals are offered shares in the wind turbines through cooperatives. Each share costs €700 and gives the right to buy 1000 kWh/year at a reduced price. A household may buy as many shares as needed to cover their total consumption of electricity. On average the shareholders can reduce their electricity costs by €525/year. |
| Roles of the different stakeholders | O2 possesses legal, commercial and technical expertise |
| Impact of BSM of this project on community acceptance | Community funds: The community funds give, according to O2, a good platform for a direct contact with the local communities and thereby increased local acceptance. Co-ownership: The possibility for households to buy shares and thereby obtain a reduced electricity price is supporting a general acceptance of wind energy and is providing additional capital for development of wind projects. |
| Planned production of MW by your project | 2045 MW |
| Website | www.O2.se |
Middelgrunden |
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| Name of the project | Middelgrunden |
| Country | Denmark |
| Description | In 1996, the Copenhagen Environment and Energy office (CEEO) took the initiative to organise the project after the location of Middelgrunden had been pointed out as a potential site in the Danish Action Plan for Offshore Wind. CEEO is a NGO working to promote a sustainable development in the greater Copenhagen area. The Middelgrunden offshore wind farm is situated on a natural reef 3.5 km east of Copenhagen harbour. The wind farm consists of 20 turbines of each 2 MW. It was established in 2000 and was at the time the world's largest offshore wind farm. The farm was established by and a cooperative with 8,553 members. |
| Project developer | the public utility Copenhagen Energy |
| Start date | 01-01-2000 |
| Total investment (€) | 48.000.000 |
| Financing sources | Private equity |
| Initiator | Copenhagen Environment and Energy office |
| Investor(s) | The developer (50%) and the Middelgrunden Wind Tur |
| Project owner | The developer (50%) and the Middelgrunden Wind Tur |
| Actors who receive benefits | The developer and the private shareholders |
| Background information | Locally based commitment, along with cooperation between the cooperative, the local utilities, and the municipality of Copenhagen, constituted a significant precondition for the development of the project. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Local ownership/co-ownership |
| Renewable energy source | Wind power |
| Application of BSM | Local ownership / co-ownership: Half of the wind turbines are owned by the wind turbine cooperative. The cooperative consists of 8,552 shareholders. Most of them are electricity consumers living in Greater Copenhagen. The wind turbine cooperative is established as a partnership. One share corresponds to 1/40,500 of the partnership. Each shareholder has one vote independent of the number of shares he holds. The revenue per share is around € 50/year. The price of the shares is determined on a commerce site on the Middelgrunden website. The price fluctuates around € 350. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | The local involvement (co-ownership) Political support from the municipality No tax when production revenue is less than €400 per year Simple tax revenue form Thorough information to and involvement of NGO's the public and the relevant authorities. |
| Roles of the different stakeholders | The public utility possesses the knowledge about technique, contractor work, etc. The wind cooperative has the knowledge from the private wind sector, enthusiasm and commitment as well as better contacts with the public and the press. |
| Difficulties which had to be overcome | The original project consisted of 27 turbines placed in three rows. This layout was criticized and changed based on a public hearing to a slightly curved line and number of turbines was decreased to 20. In the beginning locals were worried about potential noise Impact from the farm, but after a demonstration tour to a modern on-shore wind turbine, the locals were convinced that there would be no serious noise impact. The cooperative has joint and several liability which is the common model of ownership for Danish wind turbine cooperatives. The Middelgrunden Wind Turbine Cooperative has minimized the risk of joint and several liability by not being able to contract debt in the partnership. This is ensured in the Bylaws, which maintain that the partnership cannot contract debt, and that the turbines must be adequately insured. |
| Impact of BSM of this project on community acceptance | Although there was some scepticism in the beginning of the planning phase, only 8 critical responses were received during the final public hearing |
| Impact of BSM of this project on socio-political level or market acceptance | The Middelgrunden wind farm project has inspired other cooperative owned wind farms as well as the clause in the Danish Act on renewable energy , requiring that all all new wind energy projects offer at least 20% ownership to local citizens (For more information about the Danish legislation, please refer to the Reshare literature review, p. 20) Furthermore, it has been an important "show window" for Danish wind energy. |
| Planned production of MW by your project | 40MW |
| Website | http://www.middelgrunden.dk/ |
Surano Nursery School |
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| Name of the project | Surano Nursery School |
| Country | Italy |
| Description | The projects entails a photovoltaic system with a capacity of 819 kWp. The panels used are Suntech model stp230/20wd and have a capacity of 230 watt. The support structures are made of galvanized steel embedded in the ground directly without the use of foundations. |
| Project developer | Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl |
| Start date | 22-08-2008 |
| Total investment (€) | 2'800'000 |
| Financing sources | Private capital of Energia Sviluppo Sud Due Srl and co-financing from Gestore dei Servizi Energetici - GSE S.p.A. (GSE) via banks. GSE plays a central role in promotion, support and development of renewable energy sources in Italy. GSE’s sole shareholder is the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance which, in consultation with the Ministry of Economic Development, provides guidance on GSE’s activities. |
| Initiator | Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl |
| Investor(s) | Energia Sviluppo Sud Due Srl |
| Project owner | Energia Sviluppo Sud Due Srl |
| Actors who receive benefits | Local community, Enel SpA, Energia Sviluppo Sud Due Srl, Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl |
| Legal background | The Puglia region has a local law that facilitates the approval and construction of photovoltaic systems and lines of connection to the national grid. These simplified rules combined with large solar radiation typical of southern Italy making the plant very productive and convenient to be built. |
| Background information | The 'initiator' company (Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl) is based in Perugia (a city located in middle-south part of Italy), which is pretty close to Puglia and that has enabled developers to monitor projects in a very careful way. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Benefits in kind Local contracting Local employment Indirect social benefits |
| Renewable energy source | Solar energy |
| Application of BSM | Benefits in kind: the area where the plant has been built - about 3 hectares - was abandoned and no longer used for agriculture during the last 20 yeas. So the land dried up due to prolonged carelessness showing a predominance of limestone outcrops. Thanks to the PV plant construction the area has been reclaimed and an electric cabin for public use has been built allowing access to the site and then promoting the development of new industrial activities. Secondly, since technical rooms are prefabricated and internal streets are made of clay and gravel a minimum environmental impact has been guaranteed together with an easy restoring of the site at the end of production cycle. Local contracting: to build the photovoltaic plant temporary employment has been used. Local employment: once the plant started to be operative a stable opportunity of work for local people is guaranteed for the maintenance of the land and the photovoltaic plant as well as for surveillance of the area . Indirect social benefits: the land on which the photovoltaic system has been installed is owned by a charity organisation that can then relies on a direct benefit from the rent allowing the survival of both a hospice for elderly people and a nursery school. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | Legislative simplification of Puglia region regarding the installation of photovoltaic panels has been the guideline for the Italian national legislation. Moreover, the support from political side together with the local community involvement has been crucial. |
| Difficulties which had to be overcome | This type of plants are very well accepted in industrialized areas but hardly common in tourist areas. |
| Planned production of MW by your project | 1'100 MW per year (planned) |
| Website | www.energiasviluppo.it |
Barba (Lecce) PV power plant |
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| Name of the project | Barba (Lecce) PV power plant |
| Country | Italy |
| Description | This project entails a photovoltaic plant of 999 Kwp power, which has been built on a marginal land of 3 hectares that was not used for agriculture for more than 20 years. Each crystalline silicon module is Suntech model stp230/20wd with a power of 225 watt and it is anchored to a steel support directly driven in the land without cement foundations. |
| Project developer | Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl |
| Start date | 20-03-2008 |
| Total investment (€) | 2'800'000 |
| Financing sources | Private capital of Solare Delta and co-financing from Gestore dei Servizi Energetici - GSE S.p.A. (GSE) via banks. GSE plays a central role in promotion, support and development of renewable energy sources in Italy. GSE’s sole shareholder is the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance which, in consultation with the Ministry of Economic Development, provides guidance on GSE’s activities. |
| Initiator | Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl |
| Investor(s) | Solare Delta Srl |
| Project owner | Solare Delta Srl |
| Actors who receive benefits | Local community, Enel SpA, Solare Delta Srl, Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl |
| Legal background | The Puglia region has a local law that facilitates the approval and construction of photovoltaic systems and lines of connection to the national grid. These simplified rules combined with large solar radiation typical of southern Italy making the plant to result very productive and convenient to be built. |
| Background information | The 'initiator' company (Energia Progettazione Sviluppo Srl) is based in Perugia (a city located in middle-south part of Italy), which is pretty close to Puglia and that enabled developers to monitor projects in a very careful way. |
| Type of benefit sharing mechanism | Benefits in kind Local contracting Local employment Indirect social benefits |
| Renewable energy source | Solar energy |
| Application of BSM | Benefits in kind: due to carelessness this land had dried up showing many emerging rocks and thus it was considered unusable for modern agriculture. Moreover plenty of rubbish was present on the land. Thanks to the PV plant construction an old street has been brought back into use to access the site allowing fruition by everyone of an area of more than 200 hectares of which nowadays 30% is cultivated while another 30% has been destined to the PV power plant. Secondly, since technical rooms are prefabricated and internal streets are made of clay and gravel a minimum environmental impact has been guaranteed together with an easy restoring of the site at the end of production cycle. Local contracting: to build the photovoltaic plant temporary employment has been used to a mean of 15 local people for a period of three months. Local employment: once the plant started to be operative a stable opportunity of work for 4 people has been guaranteed for the maintenance of the land and the photovoltaic plant as well as for the area surveillance. Indirect social benefits: thanks to restoration of viability some typical agricultural buildings became available to everyone and that has increased the local tourism. Moreover, many people are used to come in this area for biking and playing battles with soft air weapons. |
| Factors which contributed to the success of the project | Legislative simplification of Puglia region regarding the installation of photovoltaic panels has been the guideline for the Italian national legislation. Moreover, the support from political side together with the local community involvement has been crucial. |
| Difficulties which had to be overcome | This type of plants are very well accepted in industrialized areas and hardly accepted in tourist areas. |
| Planned production of MW by your project | 1'340 MW per year (planned) |
| Website | www.energiasviluppo.it |