Benefits
Clackmannanshire Council and Partnerships for Renewables believe that a renewable energy development at Forthbank will provide a number of benefits.
Environmental Benefits
Our studies show that a development of up to four wind turbines is possible at Forthbank. If constructed they will be expected to generate over 26 GWh of green energy per year.
This is equivalent to the amount of energy used annually by approximately 5,600 average households - that's almost 85% of the households in Alloa.
A wind energy development of this scale would also be expected to avoid approximately 11,300 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
By harnessing the gas produced by the landfill site we will ensure that the gas being emitted is used to generate electricity rather than being released directly into the atmosphere.
Note: The environmental benefit figures are based on four 2.5 megawatt turbines, operating with a 30% capacity factor; average household electricity use of 4700kWh per annum; and the electricity generated displacing electricity generated from CCGT / average fuel mix - approx. 430gCO2/kWh.
Economic Benefits
In addition to Clackmannanshire Council making a positive contribution towards the fight against climate change, Partnerships for Renewables will pay rent for the site, bringing in additional income to the Council.
The green electricity generated by renewable projects on the Forthbank site will be fed into the National Grid and the amount of revenue generated by this will be reflected in the annual payments received by the council.
Community Benefits
A market-leading community benefit package will be provided alongside any future development. This will consist of an annual payment made to a central community fund. The amount paid into the fund will reflect the renewable energy capacity developed on the site.