Annat Grazing Committee commissioned SgurrEnergy to investigate the feasibility of developing the renewable energy resource within the Torridon area with the emphasis on hydro power. A parallel assessment gave consideration to improving the security and robustness of the electricity supply to the Torridon area. The electricity supply issue considers the problems and costs associated with upgrading the grid infrastructure in the region to enable installation of local renewable energy generation.
SgurrEnergy provided the following services during the course of this project:
SgurrEnergy assessed the feasibility of developing wind and hydro-energy projects within the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The Study included an opportunity assessment, an investigation into legislative, planning and environmental constraints. It also provided the Park Authority with advice on technology options and scale based upon resource feasibility and the financial viability of project development. An overview of other renewable energy sources; solar thermal, solar photovoltaic, ground source heat pumps and biomass was also covered in the study.
Bacup Shoe Company is a leading supplier of footwear based in Lancashire. An audit of the company’s 150,000sq feet warehouse and distribution centre was carried out with a view to assessing it for the installation of various renewable energy technologies. The prospects of wind, hydro, solar and biomass were all assessed.
Mainetti are a multinational manufacturer of coat hangers with over 50 distribution plants worldwide. SgurrEnergy assessed the company’s Jedburgh facility for the installation of various renewable technologies. Space constraints and the lack of a heat demand limited the potential of any project. The assessment is ongoing.
SgurrEnergy was recently commissioned by Macphie of Glenbervie, the UK's leading independent food ingredients manufacturer and one of the largest employers in Kincardineshire with 300 employees, to carry out a renewable energy feasibility study.
With growth and technical evolution comes a higher demand for energy. Increasing energy costs particularly oil has had a negative impact on the business. In response Macphie made a strategic decision to investigate alternative sources of energy to reduce their running costs, reduce their carbon footprint and support their expansion plans whilst protecting and creating employment with their company.
The study assessed the energy generation potential from biomass, wind and hydro. Both wind and bioenergy were considered potential options for Macphie. It has been suggested that a 4MW thermal biomass boiler fueled by wood chips be installed to produce process steam which is then to be used directly in the production process. The production process also uses a large amount of electricity and three wind turbines would generate 3.9MW electricity to offset that electricity demand.
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