Benefits
British Waterways and Partnerships for Renewables believe that a renewable energy development around Killington Reservoir will provide a number of benefits.
Environmental benefits
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Our initial studies show that a development of up to two wind turbines and a small-scale hydro scheme is possible at Killington Reservoir. If two turbines are constructed they will generate over 13 GWh of green energy per year.
This is equivalent to the amount of energy used annually by approximately 2,800 average households.
A wind energy development of this scale is expected to avoid over 5,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Please note: The environmental benefit figures are based on two 2.5 megawatt turbines, operating with a 29.4% capacity factor; average household electricity use of 4478kWh per annum; and the electricity generated displacing electricity generated from CCGT / average fuel mix - approx. 430gCO2/kWh.
Economic benefits
In addition to British Waterways making a positive contribution towards the fight against climate change, Partnerships for Renewables will pay rent for the site, bringing in additional income to British Waterways.
The green electricity generated by any renewable energy schemes on the Killington Reservoir site will be fed into the National Grid to provide annual income for British Waterways to reinvest in maintaining the nation’s 200-year old canals and rivers.
Community benefits
A market-leading benefit package will be provided alongside any future development. This will consist of a community fund, which will receive an annual payment. The fund will be administered by representatives of the local community, to be spent in any way that the community sees fit.