What is the proposed Bretherton Energy Partnership?
Bretherton Energy Partnership are exploring installing a wind turbine and solar panels to generate zero-carbon electricity for its residents and local business.
5% of the wind and solar electricity generated would be supplied to the community via a cable that runs to Bretherton’s electricity substations.
A combined battery system would be required to help balance variable wind and solar generation and the resident’s consumption, and also for regulatory and grid compliance purposes.
Any surplus 5% electricity would be sold to GA or the National Grid to generate income that could then be invested in local community projects.
Sited on the Asland Walks Energy Park between the River Douglas and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal would be a 4.2 mW wind turbine, solar panel field and battery.
Where Would The Wind Turbine And Solar Field Be?
Asland Walks Energy Park would be a single wind turbine and solar field between the River Douglas and the Leeds to Liverpool Canal.
The proposed Asland Walks Energy Park comprises some 100 acres of arable land. The Energy Park will be accessible to the community. Future Ecological improvements will include:
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Tree planting; currently 11,575 tree and shrubs have been planted around the periphery of the field, with a further 5,500 to be planted in Winter 2024.
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Visitor centre with information about the Energy Park and how it works, and live generation data.
Below is a possible layout with wind turbines and solar panels. East-west solar panels increase electrical energy yield over south-facing panels. The east-to-west format captures solar energy over a longer period during daytime, flattening peak generation.
