Building the Largest Wind Farm in Europe: Whitelee, Glasgow

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Evaluation of Possible essential factors for the construction
Conclusion
Works Cited

This document assesses the viability of the project by outlining the possibilities of putting up the wind farm to produce energy. The wind energy plant will be able to generate electricity in large quantity. The decision on the construction will be based on this document.

Initial assessment is focused on the finances, suitability of location, the modern, latest technology on the design and the community around the area of the construction site. Noted concerns above are some of the issues incorporated in this document to make an informed decision in construction of the farm.

Evaluation of Possible essential factors for the construction

Arguments for the construction

Geographical advantage: the area has got quite a good soil structure and the location is strategic whereby the wind mills can be firmly constructed. Since wind is the driving force for the farm in running the turbines. Location is having reliable strong wind that can be used to generate large megawatts of power at all times (Andrew and Jamie 34).

The interconnection and accessibility: the area is vital for successful construction of the farm. The region is well connected with good roads whereby it is possible for the management and the government to supervise the process during its initiation times and operation process (Gipe 9).

Availability of required finances: the government is ready to avail funds for the construction and this is our supportive factor on this project (GE Energy 21).

Power requirement: the generated power from the company will be useful in pumping in more megawatts in the national grid system. This will reduce power rationing in future.

Community acceptance: the surrounding community is happy with the project because this will create development of employment opportunities in that particular region.

Market for the power produced. The power produced will be readily used by the locals both in residential areas and for commercial business purposes.

Economic impact of the farm: the project has economic benefits for the nation landowners and communities. The land owners are entitled for compensation every year. The state is also able to get more taxes to run the economy.

Security: there is sufficient security for the equipments in case option for construction is selected.

Arguments against the construction of the farm

Environmental constraints: the construction site alternatively is useful in farming. ( American Wind Energy Association 12). The neighboring residence has raised concern about possible noise pollution by the generating turbines (Williams and Palmer 56).

The construction process requires expertise and proper approach by the government on the progress. Wind energy may face transmission challenges (Keith 8). Market barriers: it is associated with lack of financial, legal and institutional framework to support the uptake of renewable energy projects.

Analytical barriers: the quality and information availability necessary for practical underwriting and developing quantitative analytical methodologies for risk management instruments (U.S. Department of Energy 14). Political barriers: they are associated with policy issues and regulatory procedures by the government ( Elgerd 25).

Long lead times and up-front failures: involves planning permission and construction cost which is very high. Failure of the critical components: For example, turbines and gear train and bearing blades. This may raise maintenance cost.

The offshore cable laying is cumbersome and expensive for transmission purposes. This is on infrastructural necessities (U.S. Department of Energy).

Conclusion

The stated assessment factors are vital to provide informed decision on the possible construction of the farm located at Whitelee, south of Glasgow in Europe.

Works Cited

Andrew, Swift and Jamie, Chapman. “A Primer on Wind Energy: Meteorology, Technology, Economics and Transmission,” Wind Energy Institute Conference, Austin (2007): 1.

American Wind Energy Association. The Economics of Wind Energy. 2008. Web.

American Wind Energy Association. The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Wind Energy. 2008. Web.

Elgerd OI. Electric Energy Systems Theory. 2nd edition, New York: McGraw Hill, 1982.

GE Energy. Offshore Wind Energy, 2007. Web.

Gipe Paul. Wind Power. Renewable Energy for home, Farm and Business. Vermont: Chelsea Green Publishing Company, 2004.

Keith Johnson, “Renewable Power May Yet Yield Windfall,” The Wall Street Journal (March 2007): 8.

U.S. Department of Energy. Department of Energy to Invest up to $4 Million for Wind Turbine Blade Testing Facilities. 2007. Web.

U.S. Department of Energy. Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2006. Web.

Williams Griffith and Palmer Lennie. Impact of Manawatu Wind Generation on the Scheduling and Dispatch Processes. Sept. 2005. Web.

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