Business Plan

For

Cymdeithas Cwm Arian Association

To establish the Silver Valley area of North Pembrokeshire as an area of best practice for energy efficiency by providing a clean, renewable energy source !

Presented by

Michael Parcell
"usiness plan date

19th September 2009

#ontact details
$ichael Parcell %lwynhelyg, &ermon, 'logue, Pembs S()* +,T Tel- +./)0 1).231 4mail- mr5parcell6aol com

Contacts
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$ichael Parcell #ymdeithas #wm (rian (ssociation %lwynhelyg, &ermon, 'logue, Pembs S()* +,T Tel4mail+./)0 1).231 mr5parcell6aol com

(ccountant
#urrently #ris Tomos is carrying out all accounting re7uirements of the renewable energy working group ##(( will appoint accountants when the necessity for this arises

"ank
The working group will set up a bank account specifically for the renewable energy pro5ect This will be with the #harity "ank who will also help fund the pro5ect via a loan

"usiness #onsultant
8est 8ales #onsulting %td P9 "o: 00 &averfordwest S(*. 0(; Tel4mail+.33+ <<<+2+ westwalesconsult6aol com

;enewable 4nergy #onsultant =Feasibility Study>

,ulas %td ?nit . ,yfi 4co Park $achynlleth Powys S@/+ 1(A Tel +.*32 <+3+++

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Table of Contents
1 !"ecuti#e Summary 2 Business Bac%&round
/ . Pro5ected "usiness (ctivity / / %egal "usiness ,escription / ) V(T Status / 2 #ommittee 4:perience / 3 Support Team / * 4:ternal Support ) . $ission Statement ) / "usiness 9b5ectives ) ) #ritical Success Factors ) 2 Bey Performance Cndicators

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2 . Products andDor Services 2 / #ustomer Service 2 ) Terms of "usiness 2 2 Technology, Processes and 47uipment 2 3 Suppliers and Terms of Trade 2 * Premises 2 < ,istribution 2 1 %egislation 2 0 Cnsurances 2 .+ Future Staff ;e7uirements 2 .. 4mployment Policy 2 ./ Training Policy and Plan 2 .) 47ual 9pportunities Policy 2 .2 &ealth and Safety Policy 2 .3 8elsh %anguage Policy 2 .* 4nvironmental Policy 2 .< CT and e"usiness Policy 2 .1 #onfidentiality Policy

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1 !"ecuti#e Summary
Purpose of Plan The purpose of this plan is to present a written document indicating how #ymdeithas #wm (rian (ssociation =##((> proposes to trade This plan will be used to =.> ensure the renewable energy pro5ect is successfully developed and =/> thereafter, that its performance is monitored according to the plan The plan may also be used to engage the support of appropriate third parties =banks, accountants, grant providers> Projected Business Activity The @nni #wm (rian 4nergy working group was formed to enable background research to be carried out into utilising ;enewable 4nergy resources and to investigate %owering #arbon Footprint by 3+E and 4nergy 4fficiency for local households in the Silver Valley area, and the Neighouring 2 wards of #lydau, #rymych, Trelech and %lanboidy in 8est #armarthenshire and North Pembrokeshire ( study carried out by ,ulas %td =with funding from P%(N4, and a small Sustainable ,evelopment Fund grant> identified a site that looked promising for the siting of two wind turbines on the hills behind %lanfyrnach These wind turbines would provide income from selling the generated electricity to the National 'ridF this would generate money that can be put back into the community for the benefit of its residents 9n satisfactory completion of wind speed tests and gaining planning permission work will begin to build . / million $egawatt turbines Ct is estimated that from selling electricity generated to the National 'rid, #wm (rian will bring in an income of over G)++,+++ pa 9nce costs are covered the surplus would be used for local community development The purchase and installation costs of two turbines is circa G.,.++,+++ Committee Experience The key members of the #ommunity (ssociation who are going to take responsibility for this pro5ect are as follows$ike Parcell H ,esign 4ngineer #ris Tomos H #hairman of community "ill ,avies H Vice #hairman (idan %angdon H Secretary Products and/or Services The wind turbines will be formatted as two ./++ k8 turbines to give a total of /2++ k8 This will produce an estimated (nnual output of 3,/3*,+++ k8h based on the plant working at /3E of capacity These wind turbines would provide income from selling the generated electricity to the National 'rid 9nce costs are covered the surplus would be

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used for local community development and in the education of the local population in further energy saving techni7ues Market The ;enewable 9bligation =;9> is the mechanism by which the 'overnment is intending to achieve its target of .+E ;enewable 4lectricity =;4> supply by /+.+ Ct is a re7uirement on all licensed electricity suppliers in 4ngland and 8ales to supply a proportion of their electricity from ;4 generation The obligation on each supplier will rise to .+ 2E by the year ending ).st $arch /+.+ The ;9 will run until /+/* providing a guaranteed market for renewable energy The e:pected market for eligible renewables is e:pected to e:pand three fold from the present level of .+T8h to /3T8h in /+.+ 'overnment estimates that by /+.+ the ;enewables 9bligation and #limate #hange %evy will be worth G.bn a year to the renewables sector The 8elsh (ssembly 'overnment has committed to achieving 1++ megawatts =$8> onshore wind by /+.+ This target was published in T(N1, their national planning policy statement on renewable energy Financial Projections (s a result of our findings we are very confident that a market e:ists for provision of renewable energy for sale to the National 'rid and for the services that ##(( offer to the local community (s such, in the ne:t five years we are confidently forecasting income and profits of@ear /++1I/++0 /++0I/+.+ /+.+I/+.. /+..I/+./ /+./I/+.) Pro5ected Turnover G+ G0,*.* G)/3,+)0 G))*,0)0 G)20,.0. Profit "efore ,rawingsDTa: IG1) IG.3,.12 G.01,122 G/+1,/). G//.,1)2

Funding e!uirement The success of ##((Js renewable energy initiative is dependent on an investment of G.,/.+,+++ to cover essential start up and ongoing maintenance costs as detailed below(e#elopment Costs %and #ost 8ind Testing #ost Planning #ost Plant K 47uipment #ost
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G+ G+ G2+,+++ G*++,+++

"uilding #ost Financial Service #ost %egal #ost Cnsurance #ost Pro5ect $anagement 9ther Pro5ect Start ?p #osts

G)1*,*++ G.1,+++ G2,3++ G0,+++ G/3,+++ G**,+++ .1/1$9/100 G*+,0++ .1/210/000

#ash Flow ;e7uirements Total -undin& 0e1uirement

This investment will help ensure the successful launch and longIterm prosperity of the wind turbine pro5ect Cn addition, a restoration fund will be set up in order to establish an account that can be used to either restore the site at the end of the life of the pro5ect =.3 H /+ years> or be used to reIinstate a new turbine on the site This will commence after five years of turbine revenue generation in order that ongoing costs can be reduced by repayment of much of the loans that are financing the pro5ect and a fund for the support of local initiatives and education can commence immediately revenue is generated Sources of Funding ##(( hopes to raise the finance as detailed belowSource of -undin& ?nity "ank %ow #arbon #ommunities Fund #ommunity Share 9ffer =#redit ?nion Support> 9ther FundingL Total L 9ther Funding I Amount G)++,+++ G3++,+++ G)++,+++ G..+,+++ .1/210/000 is re7uired in order to finance the Planning process =G2+,+++> and the repayments of the Finance 8ales and #harity "ank %oans prior to revenue generation =G<+,+++> This additional funding will be via a combination of sponsorship, grant funding and other loan schemes which are to be identified Case for "rant ,ue itJs environmental and community development nature, the ##(( wind turbine pro5ect will be eligible for some grant The scheme will generate a significant new income stream into the local community and create both direct and indirect local employment (n e:ample of an eligible grant scheme is 4nvironmental 'oods and Services for G/+,+++ of grant funding

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Benefits of "rant "y supporting this scheme the 8elsh (ssembly 'overnment =8('> would demonstrate support of a community based environmental pro5ect This pro5ect will also help 8(' to achieve its commitments to their ;enewable 9bligation and to achieving targets set by T(N1 Cn addition permanent 5obs and revenue will be generated within a rural community and there are no displacement issues

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2 Business Bac%&round
2 1 Pro2ected Business Acti#ity
Achie#ements To (ate The @nni #wm (rian 4nergy working group was formed to enable background research to be carried out into utilising ;enewable 4nergy resources and to investigate 4nergy 4fficiency for local households in the Silver Valley area, of North Pembrokeshire Part of the work being carried out in the &eritage work identified various historical means of using water power on farms, mills and in 'logue Muarry (n investigation into the use of local streams for modern microIhydro systems was carried out This investigation identified one e:isting unused water turbine and three potential microIhydro sites ( Preliminary Feasibility Study was produced which included calculations of potential energy production and e:ample diagrams of installations ?sing this study as an e:ample of the 4nergy 'roupJs credentials, an application was made to the Pembrokeshire #oastal National Park (uthority for a Sustainable ,evelopment Fund =S,F> grant to carry out a wider study into all forms of sustainable energy within the Silver valley area Cn ,ecember /++3, the group was awarded a small S,F grant to employ a specialist company to undertake this study P%(N4, also came forward with some matchIfunding to cover the ancillary costs of the work (fter tendering, the work was awarded to ,ulas %td of $achynlleth to carry out a feasibility study into the possibilities of using wind, water and biomass sources to generate electricity locally and to advise in the implementing of 4nergy 4fficiency in the home 9ver Nanuary, February and $arch of /++*, ,ulas carried out site visits to investigate wind and water sites, met with the 4nergy 'roup and carried deskI based work using specialised computer packages The finalised ;enewable 4nergy Feasibility Study ;eport was presented to the Silver Valley association in late $arch and public meetings were held to broadcast the findings Cn addition, a 7uestionnaire was delivered by hand to all the households within the area to invite comment upon various aspects of 4nergy 4fficiency and ;enewable 4nergy The study identified a site that looked promising for the siting of two wind turbines on the hills behind %lanfyrnach These wind turbines would provide income from selling the generated electricity to the National 'ridF this would generate money that can be put back into the community for the benefit of its residents The microIhydro and biomass options appeared less viable and have been put on hold for the time being

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( preIplanning application including the findings of the ,ulas ;eport was submitted in $ay /++< and the committee are awaiting a response from the planning department in response to this Pro2ected Acti#ity The group is now considering the ne:t phase of undertaking a detailed study of the identified windIpower site to take measurements over a period of )I* months ##(( are investigating the possibility of using readings from another nearby site to satisfy this for planning application and financial forecasting purposes and it is assumed that this is possible within this plan Cf this is not acceptable it is estimated that the study will cost circa G),+++ to complete and the committee are currently identifying possible funding options in order to proceed with this (t the same time ##(( will be identifying possibilities for funding the full pro5ect on the assumption that full planning permissions are gained and that the wind tests confirm the pro5ections made within the ,ulas report 9n completion the two . / million $egawatt turbines, it is estimated that from selling electricity generated to the National 'rid, #wm (rian will bring in an income of G)++,+++ pa 9nce costs are covered the surplus would be used for local community development The purchase and installation costs of two turbines is circa G.,.++,+++

2 2 3e&al Business (escription

The proposed renewable energy pro5ect is currently being organised by #wmdeithas #wm (rian #ommunity (ssociation &owever due to the significant investment and revenue potential involved it is proposed that a separate business entity is set up The community (ssociation will take legal, accountancy and business advice =including from the 8ales #oI9perative Network> as to the best trading format for the new business Ct is intended that the business will operate as a social enterprise

2 ) 4AT Status
&aving spoken to an independent energy consultant ##(( have been advised that they will have to become V(T registered on commencing the pro5ect and that energy sold to the national grid will be charged at .< 3E The price per k8h 7uoted in the financial plan is inclusive of all ;enewable 9bligation #eritificates =;9#s> and #limate #hange %evy 4:emption #ertificates =%4#s>

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2 $ Committee !"perience
The key members of the #ommunity (ssociation who are going to take responsibility for this pro5ect are as followsMi%e Parcell H ,esign 4ngineer 8orked as an energy manager with local authority Cris Tomos H #hairman of community Bill (a#ies H Vice #hairman Aidan 3an&don H Secretary

2 * Support Team

,ulas %td H ;enewable 4nergy #onsultants 8elsh (ssembly 'overnment Pembrokeshire #ounty #ouncil Planning ,epartment and Pembrokeshire National Parks Sustainable ,evelopment Fund $embers of the #ommunity (ssociation The local population to &ermon and surrounding areas %and 9wner, on whose property the turbines will be built

2 + !"ternal Support
Source=s> of FundingFinance 8ales ?nity "ank Sponsorship 4arned ;evenue #ris Tomos %loydsTS" "ank 8est 8ales #onsulting, &averfordwest

(ccountant"ank"usiness #onsultant-

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) Aims and 5b2ecti#es

) 1 Mission Statement
To establish the Silver Valley area of North Pembrokeshire as an area of best practice for energy efficiency by providing a clean renewable energy source

) 2 Business 5b2ecti#es
6ear 5ne 7ey 5b2ecti#es #omplete wind testing by Nanuary /++0 9btain full planning approval by Nune /+.+ Secure Funding re7uired

6ear Two 7ey 5b2ecti#es (pply won funding to capital works #omplete (ll building works and turbine erection by Nune /+.. 6ear Three 7ey 5b2ecti#es #ommence electricity generation in Nuly /+.. 'enerate turnover of over G)++,+++ 4mploy a maintenanceDmonitoring employee in Nuly /+.+ 4mploy a community energy liaison officer in Nanuary /+.+ #ommence reducing &ousehold #arbon Footprint by 3+E 4stablish a profit level of over G.0+,+++ for investment into local community schemes 6ear -our 7ey 5b2ecti#es $aintain all staffing in line with the plan 'enerate turnover of over G)++,+++ Set .+ year goals for a total annual #arbon Tonnage ;eduction of ./,3++ tonnes across /1)2 house holds =population of *,1/<> 4stablish a profit level of over G/++,+++ for investment into local community schemes 6ear -i#e 7ey 5b2ecti#es $aintain all staffing in line with the plan 'enerate turnover of over G)/+,+++ $onitor #arbon usage to and average of 2 2 tonnes per household down from 1 1 tonnes 4stablish a profit level of over G/++,+++ for investment into local community schemes

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) ) Critical Success -actors

'aining Planning Permission in a timely fashion and to budget 8ind Tests support evidence from e:isting research to erect the turbines Support of %andowner Securing full funding to complete work $aintaining local resident support for the pro5ect (rranging or being able to provide facilitiesDservices that local people want and are willing to support $onitoring each household #arbon Tonnage usage $aintaining the continued support of main stakeholders during the planning and building process $aintaining continuity and ongoing commitment of the e:isting #ommittee

) $ 7ey Performance 8ndicators

;esults from the wind tests as compared with pro5ections made within this plan Price paid by the National 'rid in comparison to pro5ected pricing (ctual k8h output level generated once in operation ;evenue generated that can be used to support local initiatives The number of local initiatives promoted as a result of the pro5ect ;eduction of ./,3++ #arbon Tonnes per annum from /1)2 households The number of local residents directly affected by initiatives introduced as a result of the pro5ect

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$ (eli#ery of Products and Ser#ices

$ 1 Products and9or Ser#ices
The potential technologies have been assessed by the ReSolutions team at Dulas and are summarised in the table below as the potential for implementation in Cwm Arian.

This illustrates that other than general promotion of energy efficiency the 8ind Turbine is the only suitable technology available for a large scale development in this area For the full analysis of all the options available please see the ;eSolutions ;eport :ind Turbine The wind turbines will be formatted as two ./++ k8 turbines to give a total of /2++ k8 This will produce an estimated (nnual output of 3,/3*,+++ k8h based on the plant working at /3E of capacity These wind turbines would provide income from selling the generated electricity to the National 'ridF this would generate money that can be put back into the community for the benefit of its residents 9nce costs are covered the surplus would be used for local community development and in the education of the local population in further energy saving techni7ues Carbon -oot Print 0eduction ; !ner&y !fficiency This community based education will focus on how sustainable energy can help to tackle many of the problems that confront individuals and communities in the following areas

Save money and reduce debts ;educe waste and improve the environment Cmprove housing conditions #reate 5obs and training opportunities Cmprove health #ontribute to community regeneration

This will be achieved via community initiatives and education that will focus on the following areas-

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<sin& ener&y more efficiently "ehavioural changes $easures =e g loft and cavity wall insulation> (ppliances ;educing lighting costs ;educing water usage 3ow carbon technolo&ies ?sing technologies which produce less or no carbon dio:ide when generating energy Cdentification of grants available to community associations and individuals to help implement strategies 5ther Association Acti#ity (s well as the promotion of better energy efficiency to the local community, ##(( will also carry out work through a number of working groups in support of the local community in the following areas

The 4nvironment %ocal &eritage ;ecycling Promotion of Tourism Promotion "usiness D %ocal 4mployment ,evelopment of #ommunity FacilitiesD;esources Transport Traffic and ;ights of 8ay

8e have plans to utilise the revenues from the sale of wind energy assits with household revenue to be spent as follows 2+E of revenue I capital cost grants to households for the installation of insulationD draughtIproofing, solar hot water systems, biomass heating systems and energy efficiency measures /+E of revenue I refurbishment of community buildings followed by support for local affordable housing .+E I information leafletsD house to house training about carbon footprinting .+E I initiatives that support a reduction in travel through the establishment of carIshare schemes and timetabled bus services .+E I support for local initiatives that assist with community carbon reduction =such as community composting initiatives, mobile shopDservice provision> .+E I administrative fees #wm (rian

$ 2 Customer Ser#ice
##(( understand that they need the support of the local community if they are to achieve their mission They encourage two way communications with local residents and hold regular meetings to show transparency and inclusion ( 7uestionnaire has also been distributed to every household in the local area to encourage further feedback

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$ ) Terms of Business
##(( will offer standard trade terms with the National 'rid for payment of electricity produced from the win turbines

$ $ Technolo&y/ Processes and !1uipment

##((, in association with their support network, will make e:cellent use of technology and e7uipment to establish the feasibility of the site for wind power and the impact this will have on the local environment This includes the software and e7uipment used to produce the ,ulas ;eport as well as future use of anemometers to establish wind speeds at the site 9n construction the site will offer two . /$8 wind turbines

$ * Suppliers and Terms of Trade

Post development there will be little re7uirement for formal suppliers 8here regular transactions are envisaged with a supplier trade account, terms of )+ days credit would be arranged

$ + Premises
The map below shows the area in which the turbines are to be situated and the local area to be served-

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Cnitial site identification was undertaken via a desk based study scoping the area for suitable sites for electricity generation using large scale wind turbines Two sites were identified I these being at the cross roads above ;hosIyIllyn at grid reference /)0 )/+, and along the ridge above Pantygwyddel at grid reference /)+ )++, as follows-

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Preferred site due to good access thus re7uiring minimal roadway investment

An idea of the sizes of such plant can be gained from the illustration below, as well as an indication of the level of electricity output.

Using Windfarmer software and the GIS information which provides topographical information it is possible to assess the field of visual impact on the surrounding area. The map below shows the zones from where any installed turbines may be seen, based on the proposed 1.2MW machines, known as a Zone of Visual Impact (ZVI). Smaller machines will have shorter towers and a smaller blade diameter and hence will have less of a visual impact than the largest machines modeled. The ZVI generated is considered by Dulas experts to be favourable for the site, especially as there is little impact to the National Park.

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=rid Connection Ct is known that the ,yffryn "rodyn windfarm connects to the grid at a substation in %lanfrynach There should be potential to connect to the grid for the community wind power scheme at this point with the pro:imity to the potential site helping to minimise the capital cost of connection Should the scheme proceed at the site a full investigation and negotiation with the network operator will be re7uired !colo&ical 8mpact 8ssues The impact of large turbines on the ecology of the surrounding area is relatively benign The main impacts are during construction and installation when foundations must be dug and concretedF access roads and crane standings must also be built The impact of these operations will be assessed, and mitigated, as with any construction works 9n completion of the construction phase, foundations will be overfilled and made good allowing uninterrupted use of the land right up to the foot of the turbine tower (ccess roads and crane standings will see a degree of vegetation overgrow reducing their visibility

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( full noise assessment, including background noise monitoring, would need to be carried out to assess whether it is feasible to have turbines of a particular siOe located on this site

$ , (istribution
The energy produced by the wind turbines will be sold to the National 'rid Ct is however the revenue from this sale that will offer the real benefit to the local community ( more detailed analysis of the local population can be viewed in section 3 .

$ ' 3e&islation
##(( will have to comply with Planning Permission rules and regulations including an 4nvironmental Survey 9nce the legal business type has been established the business will have to run within the appropriate legal framework Cf details of committee members, member or donators are kept then the ##(( must comply with the ,ata Protection (ct .001, which covers confidentiality issues surrounding the retention of personal information 8hen ##(( provide employment they must comply with health and safety and employment law legislation Bey regulations include the &ealth and Safety at 8ork etc (ct .0<2 and the &ealth and Safety =$iscellaneous (mendments> ;egulations /++/, which set out general obligations towards staff, clients and members of the public in terms of health and safety Fire Precautions =8orkplace> ;egulations .00< and the ;egulatory ;eform =Fire Safety> 9rder /++3 9ther employment considerations include National $inimum 8age legislation, arranging employerPs liability insurance and ensuring e7uality of treatment in recruitment

$ 9 8nsurances
Ct is estimated that insurance costs at the development stage will be circa G*,+++ and that ongoing annual insurances during the life of the operational period will be in the region of G*,+++ The insurer chosen will specialise in this type of installation

$ 10 -uture Staff 0e1uirements

9n completion of the pro5ect, ##(( would like to train a new employee to be responsible for the running of the pro5ect in the form of the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the wind turbines
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Cn addition, ##(( would like to employ a liaison officer whose responsibility will be to help educate the local community in relation to energy efficiency This officer would also help with formal bids and awards of grants for energy efficiency initiatives within the community ( budget of G.3,+++ per annum has been set aside for employment This will be G<,3++ for the monitorDmaintenance engineer and G<,3++ for the community liaison officer (s well as direct employment ##(( will also generate significant indirect work such as installation of energy saving devices etc

$ 11 !mployment Policy
Cn all matters relating to future staff employment, ##(( will give utmost consideration to the preservation of good staff relations, training, development and employment best practice

$ 12 Trainin& Policy and Plan

##(( will ensure that training re7uirements of the committee, volunteers and staff are monitored on a regular basis and that relevant trainingDdevelopment is provided where necessary or beneficial

$ 1) !1ual 5pportunities Policy

(ll 5ob applicants and staff in post will be treated e7ually regardless of ethnic or national origins, race, gender, age, disability, language ability, literacy, religious belief, se:ual orientation or any other improper grounds (ll employees are to be recruited, maintained in employment, trained and promoted on the basis of ability to fulfil the re7uirements of the role The aim is to allow individuals fair and e7ual opportunities to develop abilities and realise potential (lso, to actively promote tolerance and understanding amongst staff based on an awareness of inherent attitudes, customs and beliefs of others

$ 1$ >ealth and Safety Policy

##(( is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the public, its #ommittee, volunteers and any employees ##(( will ensure that its statutory duties are met at all times 4ach #ommittee member and employee will be given such information, instruction and training as is necessary to enable the safe performance of activities Ct is the duty of the #ommittee to

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ensure that all processes and systems are designed to take account of health and safety

$ 1* :elsh 3an&ua&e Policy

##(( is committed to the promotion of the 8elsh language Signage and promotion will carry both 8elsh and 4nglish (lso, new employees who are bilingual would be advantageous but not essential

$ 1+ !n#ironmental Policy
This pro5ect is intended to become a model for an environmentally friendly community Ct is also intended to be seen as a centre of best practice and education with regards to environmental and energy reduction issues ##((Js environmental and energy policies will include the following ?ndertaking activities that are respectful of the natural environment and which seek to protect it Cmparting knowledge indicating a caring, environmental stance ,eveloping customers, suppliers and other stakeholders own responsibility and knowledge for protection of the environment (dvising customers, suppliers and other stakeholders where possible on processes or options which help preserve the environment #hoosing the most environmentally friendly route where re7uirements and economics allow Promotion of recycling andDor reusing materials used Promotion of safe disposal of any waste products which may be harmful to the environment Saving energy where possible and educating others of how to do this

$ 1, 8T and eBusiness Policy

##(( is committed to the appropriate use of CT in delivering services and will seek advice as to best practice within this field ( review of CT usage and improvements to delivery would take place annually

$ 1' Confidentiality Policy

##(( will adhere to the ,ata Protection (ct =.002> in all matters relating to customer, visitor, stakeholder and employee information that may be held No information will be disclosed to third parties without the prior knowledge and consent of the persons concerned

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* The Mar%et
* 1 Mar%et 5#er#iew
Mar%et Bac%&round ;enewable energy sources have been known for many years, but it is only during the past /+ years that modern technology and investment has been applied to produce viable alternatives to fossil fuel that can produce energy on a useful scale The stimulus to develop renewables is being driven by several factors#arbon emissions from fossil fuels are causing global warming and there is pressure to reduce the amount of carbon dio:ide produced in energy production The ?B is soon to become a net importer of gas and later of oil, as North Sea reserves are depleted "y /+/+, the country could be dependent on imported energy for <3E of its primary energy needs ;ising gas prices

(s a result renewable energy is now formally part of the government energy policy to reduce carbon emissions and to diversify the ?BPs energy supply (lternative methods have to be found forThe Renewable Obligation The ;enewable 9bligation =;9> is the mechanism by which the 'overnment is intending to achieve its target of .+E ;enewable 4lectricity =;4> supply by /+.+ Ct is a re7uirement on all licensed electricity suppliers in 4ngland and 8ales to supply a proportion of their electricity from ;4 generation The obligation on each supplier will rise to .+ 2E by the year ending ).st $arch /+.+ The ;9 will run until /+/* providing a guaranteed market for renewable energy The e:pected market for eligible renewables is e:pected to e:pand three fold from the present level of .+T8h to /3T8h in /+.+ 'overnment estimates that by /+.+ the ;enewables 9bligation and #limate #hange %evy will be worth G.bn a year to the renewables sector Industry Growth Cn /++3, the ?B became one of only eight countries in the world to break the . gigawatt installed capacity barrier and the following graphs show that this period of growth is set to continue

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Source? The British :ind !ner&y Association @B:!AA Annual 0eport for 200*

Welsh Assembly Commitment The 8elsh (ssembly 'overnmentPs has committed to achieving 1++ megawatts =$8> onshore wind by /+.+ This target was published in T(N1, their national planning policy statement on renewable energy !ner&y !fficiency at a 3ocal 3e#el Via the program of community based initiatives and education, ##(( will aim to tackle some of the issues relating to domestic energy use as highlighted below

,omestic &ouseholds are responsible for /3E of #9 / emissions This could be reduced to .1E through better energy efficiency The average ?B household spends G*/+ on fuel and power every year and could save G/3+ through better efficiency &ouseholds spending more than .+E of their income on fuel are in fuel poverty . / million ?B households are in fuel poverty %ow income pensioners and single parents are at higher risk from fuel poverty / million gas customers are in debt =9F'4$>

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)+,+++ people die of coldIrelated illnesses every year ( third of all housing falls below the decent home standard Non decent housing leads to cold and dampIrelated illnesses such as hypothermia and respiratory problems

3ocal Population Analysis B Census 2001

(t the time of the #ensus in (pril /++., the resident population of %S9( Pembrokeshire ++., =the %S9( in which the pro5ect is to be placed> was .,./2 of whom 20 per cent were male and 3. per cent were female This compared with a resident population in Pembrokeshire of ..2,.). people, of whom 21 per cent were male and 3/ per cent were female The average age of the population in %S9( Pembrokeshire ++., was )< < years This compared with an average age for 4ngland and 8ales of )1 < years

;esident population- percentage in each age band, (pril /++.-

The populations with settlements in the #rymych 4lectoral ,ivision is shown below

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Settlement ";@N"4;C(N ";@N"8( #;9SS84%% #;@$@#& 4'%8@S8;8 '%(N,8; '%9'?4 &4;$9N %%(NF@;N(#& P4N@';94S P9ST'8@N ;&@,84NF(#&

Population )+ /3 )+ *.+ .1+ 33 3+ .13 *+ .+ /+ .+ Ct is important to note that the settlements listed opposite are located within the #rymych 4lectoral ,ivision =total population of /,)2+> which covers a wider area than the %S9( on which the previous figures are based The population in settlements within the 4lectoral division clearly shows that nearly half of the population live in rural locations outside these main settlements

Ct is estimated that through (nalysis of these figures together with local knowledge and distribution and return of the 7uestionnaires that the total local population in the three main areas directly affected by this pro5ect is roughlyFocus Population to kick off %ow #arbon ;eduction '%9'?4 ./+ &4;$9N )13 %%(NF@;N(#& ..+ Total %ocal Cnhabitants *.3 8ider 2 8ards Population and &ouseholds =/++< stats> Population &ouseholds #rymych .,.<+ 3+/ #lydau .,202 *2+ Trelech /,+<3 1*. %lanboidy /,+11 1). Total *,1/< /,1)2

* 2 Customer Profile
The customer for the generated power is clearly identified as the National 'rid who are under pressure to increase energy from renewable sources in 8ales in light of the T(N1 policy statement by the 8elsh (ssembly 'overnment Cn addition to the sale of energy ##((Js customers can also be identified as the local residents of the area (lthough these residents will not make a financial transaction they are the ones that will benefit from the direct action that ##(( will implement in the form of further environmental education as well as support of local causes that will aim to improve the standard of living for residents

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S9#C9%9'C#(% Pembrokeshire made up of 0<E micro S$4Js, very few large businesses Pembrokeshire economy is primarily a service

T4#&N9%9'C#(% Cnternet allows 7uick, interactive and low cost communication 888 and web site presence can aid business profile and generate business ;enewable energy sources such as wind power are capable of producing useful energy at local level This feature could lead to a redistribution of energy with less reliance on a transmission network and more locally generated power 8ind Power is currently the cheapest form of renewable energy that can be produced on a large scale

Population in rural and coastal areas is increasing, which means higher service sector re7uirement Society is recognising the dangers of continued global warming and many are committed to reducing carbon emissions and supportive of 4co policies ,ue to the visual nature of 8ind Farms there will be the inevitable QNot Cn $y "ack @ardJ =NC$"@Js> response from areas within the local community 4NVC;9N$4NT(% Planning sensitivities, especially in Pembs National park area ;ecycling and minimum wastage policies ?se of materials with high insulationDenergy saving characteristics 4nvironmental businesses grants for commercial

4#9N9$C#(% #urrent significant central funds available dependent on pro5ectDbusiness need for S$4JsDsocial enterprises =e g 9b5ective .Dmatched funding etc> Subsidised consultancy fees for through central funding schemes S$4Js

'rant funding available from various public bodies Cntegration of the 4uro into the ?B over the ne:t 3I.+ years SalaryDearnings levels in rural areas are below the 8elsh average National minimum wage The ?B is now facing a situation in which it will soon become a net importer of energy, first for gas and second for oil (lthough renewable energy will only make a small contribution to import substitution, its contribution will grow

#arbon emissions from fossil fuels are causing global warming and there is pressure to reduce the amount of carbon dio:ide produced in energy production

P9%CTC#(% 8elsh (ssembly committed to development of S$4Js in 8ales Stable political climate in 8ales encouraging significant inward investment 4? legislation regarding new entrants to 4? This could reduce the amount of fund available to support 8elsh businesses 9ngoing commitment to regeneration in key areas in 8ales There will be continued pressure from the 'overnment to reduce carbon emissions and "usiness Plan for #ymdeithas #wm (rian (ssociation renewable energy will continue to be an important part of this strategy #ommitment to the ;enewable 9bligation =;9> is evidence of this

%4'(% Cnsurance implications such as vehicle insurances, publicD employerJs liability and PC National $inimum wage ,ata Protection (ct 4mployment contracts statutory rights Planning ;egulations and employees

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* ) Competition
(lthough there are other sites offering wind generated =and other renewable forms such as solar, hydro etc> power due to the commitments to the T(N1 policy it is estimated that demand for renewable power will continue to be greater than available supply for some time into the future The lifespan of the ##(( pro5ect is /+ years and although the market place may have changed dramatically within this time =for instance the proposed wave power development in the $ilford &aven estuary> it is still e:pected that there will be demand for as much energy that can be produced throughout the life of the pro5ect and certainly for the number of years until ##(( achieve breakeven

* * Competiti#e Ad#anta&e
##(( will achieve competitive advantage through a combination of the following factorsStrong foundation of committee members who are committed to developing the pro5ect and helping the local community on a voluntary basis Support of the land owners on which the wind turbines are to be sited Support of the local community The ability to call upon other community based pro5ects to establish best practice

* + !"ternal 8nfluences
The e:ternal influences relating to ##(( are shown below-

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+ Mar%etin&
+ 1 Messa&e
To establish the Silver Valley area of North Pembrokeshire as an area of best practice with regards to energy efficiency and by provision of a clean renewable energy source

+ 2 Positionin&
##(( will position themselves as a provider of a renewable energy source for sale to the National 'rid ##(( will position themselves within the community as a source of information and education in relation to energy efficiency and in the support of local good causes

+ ) Brandin&
The branding for ##(( as displayed on the (ssociationJs web site is illustrated below-

This branding is simple yet effective at portraying the environment in which the (ssociation works This, together with other marketing material and information published, will help to e:plain the particular challenges that the local area faces and strengthen ##((Js message in facing these challenges

+ $ Pricin& 5b2ecti#es
##(( will look to ma:imise the pricing received from the National 'rid from the renewable energy production ,epending on the activity ##(( aims to provide other local services at a nominal rate or free of charge

+ * Price (etermination
;enewable energy price will be determined by the current price offered by the National 'rid ,ue to the siOe of the operation it is e:pected that there will be little room to negotiate pricing
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8here a nominal price is charged for ##((Js other servicesDevents this will be to cover costs incurred by the (ssociation and to fund other pro5ects or support local charities

+ + Price Ad2ustment Strate&ies

Pricing for local servicesDevents will be determined on a case by case basis and all pricing will be 5ustified by a clear statement of how these funds are to be used by the (ssociation

+ , Mar%etin& Methods
(irect 3iaison with the Cational =rid ,ue to the government targets for renewable energy sources ##(( will not have to market their services to the National 'rid but rather establish a communication structure to negotiate and liaise with the National 'rid This contact will be made via telephone, eImail, letter, fa: and face to face meetings where appropriate Mar%etin& of 5ther Ser#ices The revenue generated from the sale of energy to the National 'rid is designed to make a difference to the local community in the form of education to reduce in energy usage and costs including awarding a number of grants to help make the changes re7uired Cn addition this revenue will help other community based schemes and local charities Ct is this message that needs to be portrayed in order to help to establish local support for the scheme (fter the scheme has been implemented and revenue is being received it is important that all events and initiatives are well publicised so that the largest proportion of the local community can be reached Cn order to market these messages to the local community the following media will be utilisedDuestionnaires H to establish the type of services wanted by the local community Cewsletter H to maintain regular contact with the community and to notify of progress and future initiatives 3eaflets H for promoting specific events :eb Site I with updates on the scheme progress and to notify of future initiatives 3ocal Meetin&s H to act as a forum in which the community can voice their views :ord of Mouth H ##(( should encourage the local community to discuss the initiatives being proposed

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3ocal Si&na&e H

The (ssociation will place local signs in strategic places around the local community in order to raise awareness of events Press 0eleases I ##(( will make regular press releases to the local media such as the 8estern Telegraph and ;adio Pembrokeshire to try and gain free e:posure Meetin&s9!#ents I The events organised by ##(( should be used as a platform in which to promote future events and initiatives

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, Sales
#urrent research indicates that the following turnover for ##(( is realistically achievable6ear /++1I/++0 /++0I/+.+ /+.+I/+.. /+..I/+./ /+./I/+.) Pro2ected Turno#er G+ G0,*.* G)/3,+)0 G))*,0)0 G)20,.0.

Ct is important to note that further wind tests are to be conducted which will offer further evidence to pro5ected turnover

, 1 Sales Channels
(ny en7uiries would be handled by the nominated committee member responsible for the activity in 7uestion

, 2 Sales Personnel
The chair of the management committee and other committee members will take responsibility for promoting the services and facilities provided Cn addition other voluntary members of the local community may help to promote ##((Js work through organised activity or word of mouth

, ) Mana&in& !n1uiries
4n7uiries about ##(( will be dealt with by a member of the management committee (ll en7uires would be dealt with within 21 hours 4n7uiries would be dealt with via telephone, email and at organised events

, $ 8n#oicin& and9or Payment Collection

For the purposes of this plan it is assumed that payment from the National 'rid will be on a monthly basis in arrears

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' -inance
' 1 -inancial Accounts of !"istin& or Ac1uired Business
(s the ;enwable 4nergy pro5ect is being run by a new 8orking 'roup there are no e:isting Financial (ccounts available

' 2 -inancial Pro2ections

(s a result of our findings we are very confident that a market e:ists for provision of renewable energy for sale to the National 'rid and for the services that ##(( offer to the local community (s such, in the ne:t five years we are confidently forecasting sales and profits of6ear /++1I/++0 /++0I/+.+ /+.+I/+.. /+..I/+./ /+./I/+.) Pro2ected Turno#er G+ G0,*.* G)/3,+)0 G))*,0)0 G)20,.0. Profit Before (rawin&s9Ta" IG1) IG.3,.12 G.01,122 G/+1,/). G//.,1)2

' ) Sensiti#ity Analysis

The breakeven point of the business is shown below6ear 1 6ear 2 6ear ) Cncome G+ G0,*.* G)/3,+)0 Fi:ed #osts G1) G/2,1++ G..2,023 Variable costs G+ G+ G..,/3+ Profit IG1) IG.3,.12 G.01,122 "reakeven income nDa G/2,1++ G..0,+** 6ear $ G))*,0)0 G..),<+1 G.3,+++ G/+1,/). G..0,++* 6ear * G)20,.0. G../,)3< G.3,+++ G//.,1)2 G..<,2++

' $ !"istin& Assets

##(( do not currently have any owned assets The land on which the turbines will be built will be leased

' * -undin& 0e1uirement

The success of ##((Js renewable energy initiative is dependent on an investment of G.,/.+,+++ to cover essential start up and ongoing maintenance costs as detailed below(e#elopment Costs %and #ost 8ind Testing #ost Planning #ost
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G+ G+ G2+,+++

Plant K 47uipment #ost "uilding #ost Financial Service #ost %egal #ost Cnsurance #ost Pro5ect $anagement 9ther Pro5ect Start ?p #osts

G*++,+++ G)1*,*++ G.1,+++ G2,3++ G0,+++ G/3,+++ G**,+++ .1/1$9/100 G*+,0++ .1/210/000

#ash Flow ;e7uirements Total -undin& 0e1uirement

This investment will help ensure the successful launch and longIterm prosperity of the wind turbine pro5ect Cn addition a restoration fund will be set up to establish an account that can be used to either restore the site at the end of the life of the pro5ect =.3 H /+ years> or be used to reIinstate a new turbine on the site This will commence after five years of turbine revenue generation so that ongoing costs can be reduced by repayment of much of the loans that are financing the pro5ect and a fund for the support of local initiatives and education can commence immediately revenue is generated

' + Sources of -undin&

##(( hopes to raise the finance as detailed belowSource of -undin& ?nity "ank %ow #arbon #ommunities Fund #ommunity Share 9ffer =#redit ?nion Support> 9ther FundingL Total L 9ther Funding I Amount G)++,+++ G3++,+++ G)++,+++ G..+,+++ .1/210/000 is re7uired in order to finance the Planning process =G2+,+++> and the repayments of the Finance 8ales and #harity "ank %oans prior to revenue generation =G<+,+++>

This additional funding will be via a combination of sponsorship, grant funding =such as G/+,+++ from 4nvironmental 'oods and Services> and other loan schemes =such as Pembrokeshire %ottery Cnterest Free %oan> which are to be identified ##(( will also approach the loan providers to establish the possibility of having a payment holiday at the start of the loan until revenue generation starts

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' , Assumptions
The revenue and cost assumption on which the financial plan is based can be viewed in the following pages

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Cost Assumptions
Development Costs Land Cost Wind Testing Cost Planning Cost Plant & Equipment Cost Building Cost Finan ial !e"#i e Cost Legal Cost &nsu"an e Cost P"o(e t )anagement +t,e" P"o(e t !ta"t -p Costs 0 0 40,000 600,000 386,600 $8,000 4,%00 ',000 *%,000 66,000
1,149,100

Planning ost in u""ed in 3ea" one; /ll ot,e" de#elopment osts in u""ed in 3ea" t8o;

4ea" $ 4ea" * 4ea" 3

. ul 0 0 0

Total /ug !ep + t 0o# 1e . an Fe2 )a" /p" )a3 . un 40,000 0 0 0 0 0 6,665 6,665 6,665 6,665 6,665 6,665 0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 $$0,'$0 1,109,100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,149,100

Operational Costs )aintenan e & Consuma2les &nsu"an e Land 6ental Business 6ates +#e",eads 6e7u"2is,ment

%3,663 %,'*6 8,0$% 3,860 ',45% 0 80,939 /ug !ep

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Total 0 0 80,939 81,748 82,566

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evenue Assumptions
Estimated /nnual P"odu tion <=W,> 6e#enue Pe" =W, p"odu ed? Total 4ea"l3 6e#enue %,*%6,000 0;06$0 3*0,6$6

?T,e "e#enue pe" =W, s,o8n is in lusi#e o7 all 6ene8a2le +2ligation Ce"ti7i ates <6+Cs> and Climate C,ange Le#3 E@emption Ce"ti7i ates <LECs>; evenue !rea"#o$n% . ul 4ea" $ 4ea" * 4ea" 3 4ea" 4 4ea" % /ug !ep + t 0o# 1e . an Fe2 )a" /p" )a3 Total 0 0 *6,5$8 320,616 *6,'8% 323,822 *5,*%% 327,060 . un

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

*6,5$8 *6,'8% *5,*%%

T,e assumption ,as 2een made t,at "e#enue pe" =W, p"odu ed 8ill in "ease $: 3ea" on 3ea"; Estimated /nnual P"odu tion <=W,> is 2ased on *%: o7 ma@imum p"odu tion le#els possi2le;

Ct is important to note that no costs have been shown for investment by ##(( into community schemes The level of investment possible is shown on the ne:t sheet which summarises the total profit possible throughout the life of the scheme

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&ummarise# !rea"even an# '(ole o) *i)e +ro,e-t +ro)it.*oss

4ea" $ 4ea" * 4ea" 3 4ea" 4 4ea" % 4ea" 6 4ea" 5 4ea" 8 4ea" ' 4ea" $0 4ea" $$ 4ea" $* 4ea" $3 4ea" $4 4ea" $% 4ea" $6 4ea" $5 4ea" $8 4ea" $' 4ea" *0 1e#elopment Costs $,$4',$00 Loans 6epa3ments $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 $3,0$0 +ngoing )aintenan e Costs 80,'3' 8$,548 8*,%66 83,3'* 84,**% 8%,068 8%,'$8 86,558 85,64% 88,%** 8',405 '0,30$ '$,*04 '*,$$6 '3,035 '3,'68 '4,'05 '%,8%6 '6,8$% 6e#enue 3*0,6$6 3*3,8** 3*5,060 330,33$ 333,634 336,'5$ 340,340 343,544 345,$8$ 3%0,6%3 3%4,$60 3%5,50$ 36$,*58 364,8'$ 368,%40 35*,**% 35%,'45 35',505 383,%04 Cumulati#e P"o7itALoss B$,$6*,$$0 B'3%,444 B506,38$ B454,8'5 B*40,'68 B4,%6' *34,3*3 45%,53% 5$',6'0 '5',**6 $,*4$,3%5 $,%06,$$0 $,553,%$0 *,043,%84 *,3$6,3%' *,%'$,86$ *,850,$$' 3,$%$,$%' 3,43%,0$0 3,5*$,6''

Assumptions: 1e#elopment osts a"e t,ose identi7ied in t,e 1ulas 6epo"t Loan 6epa3ments B t,e assumption is made t,at all 1e#elopment Costs a"e 7inan ed #ia a $0 3ea" loan at 6: +ngoing )aintenan e Costs and 6e#enue a"e assumed to "ise 23 $: ea , 3ea" Summary: B"ea=e#en in identi7ied as 2eing a ,ie#ed in 4ea" 5 T,e total p"o7it o#e" *0 3ea"s is o#e" 3;%m 8,i , an 2e used to suppo"t lo al ommunit3 de#elopment; / sepa"ate 7und 7o" t,e "einstatement o" "e2uild at t,e site at t,e end o7 t,e li7e o7 t,e p"o(e t must 2e ta=en out o7 t,e p"o7it 7igu"e;

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' ' Case for =rant

,ue itJs environmental and community development nature the ##(( wind turbine pro5ect will be eligible for grant The scheme will generate a significant new income stream into the local community and will create both direct and indirect local employment (n e:ample of an eligible grant scheme is 4nvironmental 'oods and Services for G/+,+++ of grant funding

' 9 Benefits of =rant

"y supporting this scheme the 8elsh (ssembly 'overnment =8('> would demonstrate support of a community based environmental pro5ect This pro5ect will also help 8(' to achieve its commitments to their ;enewable 9bligation and to achieving targets set by T(N1 the Cn addition 5obs and revenue will be generated within a rural community

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Appendices
S:5T Analysis Strengths 8eaknesses 9pportunities Threats

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S:5T Analysis
Stren&ths
,edicated voluntary committee with wide ranging skills Support of the land owner ##(( is an e:isting (ssociation so the infrastructure is already in place to market this new pro5ect to the local community Strong #ommunity Spirit (ttractive ;ural Setting of the three villages

:ea%nesses
%ack of e:perience amongst committee members in relation to setting up or running large scale energy pro5ects ;eliance on e:ternal funding ;eliance on planning permission ;eliance upon voluntary help in order to establish the pro5ect 9utside the T(N1 areas

5pportunities
9ngoing 'overnment support of schemes producing renewable energy Future 4nergy Cnitiatives 'rant Funding Support

Threats
8ind Tests show that under /3E utilisation is possible ?nable to obtain planning permissions ?nable to secure e:ternal funding ;esistance from the local community to the construction of wind turbines

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