Transition Keynsham Energy Group A Hydroelectric Power Scheme for Keynsham. Is it possible?
What is a hydroelectric power scheme? • • Uses water and gravity Provides a large amount of electricity Renewable Sustainable
Types of hydroelectric power schemes • 3 main types Ø Storage system – Dam creates a reservoir Ø Pumped storage schemes Ø Run of River (ROR) schemes In Keynsham we are suited to an ROR scheme
Where can it go? 3 Possible sites: Albert Mill Memorial Park Keynsham Weir – best current option
What could it look like?
How much electricity? Annual mean flow rate greater 20 m 3/s* If we take 20 m 3/s as the peak flow rate: • One turbine = 518 homes (1. 96 M k. Wh per year) • Two turbines = 1, 036 homes (3. 92 M k. Wh per year) *Estimated figure only
Who gets the electricity? • National grid • Energy supplier pay: - Fixed sum per k. Wh generated - Separate payment for exported to national grid • Payback in approx. 10 years
Funding Cost: • Potentially between £ 300 k* and £ 500 k* Funding: • Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) • Create a ‘Keynsham’ energy company - Community members become shareholders *Estimated figures only
Next Steps • - Engage Community Landowners Weir/river owners Environmental Agency • Feasibility study
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