What is being proposed at West Scales Farm?
Eurowind Energy Ltd is proposing to create a new Energy Park consisting of up to four wind turbines, a solar photovoltaic array covering up to 44 hectares (ha), and the potential for a Battery Storage System.
What associated infrastructure will need to be constructed to support the West Scales Energy Park proposal?
The associated infrastructure would include the following components:
- Up to four wind turbines (up to 230 m to blade tip height).
- Bi-facial solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on metal frames, covering up to 44 ha.
- A network of onsite access tracks and drainage.
- Crane hardstanding adjacent to each turbine.
- Foundations supporting each turbine.
- Power cables linking the turbines and solar PV panels, laid in trenches underground.
- One permanent and one temporary anemometry mast.
- Up to two borrow pit search areas.
- A substation compound including a control building (potentially including Battery Energy Storage System).
- Up to two temporary site construction compounds.
What is a Solar Photovoltaic array?
A Solar Photovoltaic (PV) array is a system of interconnected solar panels designed to generate electricity from sunlight. The array consists of multiple solar PV modules, which are made up of solar cells that convert sunlight directly into electricity using the photovoltaic effect.
What is a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?
A BESS is a system that stores electricity in batteries for later use. It helps manage energy supply by storing excess power when demand is low and releasing it when demand is high.