Gormally, Alexandra and Whyatt, Duncan and Timmis, Roger and Pooley, Colin (2012) A Regional Scale Assessment of Local Renewable Energy Resources in Cumbria, UK. Energy Policy, 50. pp. 283-293. ISSN 0301-4215
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There is increasing focus on the role small-scale decentralised renewable energy developments could play in helping the UK meet its target of over 15% renewable energy by the year 2020 and alter energy behaviours through active community engagement. Upland areas are considered key areas where such community-based developments could occur due to their natural resources and range of community scales. This study uses GIS-based techniques to develop a methodology that assesses the regional-scale potential for community-based renewable electricity across Cumbria and whether a combination of these developments at the community-scale could make a significant contribution to local electricity consumption. This methodology looks at a range of technologies including hydro-power, wind-power, solar PV and bioenergy. The results suggest there is ample resource available for small communities by combining a mix of localised renewable electricity developments, which is highlighted through energy scenarios for a selected community. Further work will investigate whether this potential can be realised in reality by looking at resource resilience and community-level acceptability.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Energy Policy |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | COMMUNITY ; GIS ; Uplands |
| Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences |
| Departments: | Faculty of Science and Technology > Lancaster Environment Centre |
| ID Code: | 56172 |
| Deposited By: | ep_importer_pure |
| Deposited On: | 17 Jul 2012 11:18 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 28 Sep 2012 16:11 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/56172 |
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