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Following a lengthy determination process the Planning Inspectorate has allowed the appeal for a single wind turbine at Greenhills Farm near Lingdale in Redcar and Cleveland. Site appraisal, planning and environmental support throughout the development, submission and appeal process was provided by TNEI’s Newcastle based Planning and Environmental team. TNEI delivered feasibility assessment followed by a robust scheme design process that was informed by proportionate levels of environmental assessment and consultation with key stakeholders. Scheme design took into account the findings of survey and assessment works with TNEI utilising in-house ecology, ornithology, noise and shadow flicker capabilities. A development evolved that minimised all environmental impacts, including impacts on the nearby North York Moors National Park and residential properties close to the site, while still generating substantial volumes of electricity. An iterative design process resulted in the proposal to install a single wind turbine with a blade tip height of up

Anna Ferguson, Principal Power Systems Consultant, hasbeen accepted onto the Scottish Renewables Grid Workgroup. The workgroup’s objectives include investment in grid infrastructure, ensuring an optimal regulatory framework for the development of the renewable industry and ensuring renewables play their part in operating a safe and efficient electricity system. The Grid Group will provide expert advice to Scottish Renewables on key issues facing the industry relating to electricity network and investment.

Broxtowe District Council granted consent for a single 132m to tip wind turbine on land within the greenbelt at Newthorpe Sewage Treatment Works. TNEI were commissioned by Regeneco Ltd, on behalf of Severn Trent Water, to provide full planning and environmental consultancy services on the Severn Trent Water wind project. TNEI initially undertook an extensive GIS sieving and feasibility assessment of the STW portfolio. One of the sites identified as potentially being suitable for a wind turbine development was Newthorpe Sewage Treatment Works. TNEI commenced environmental and technical assessments on the site for the purposes of compiling supporting documentation and submitting a planning application. TNEI then managed the relationships with key stakeholders through the life of the application. The development gained support from Broxtowe District Council and was consented at committee in June 2011. The scheme will consist of a single turbine with a maximum height to blade tip of

TNEI has been appointed by East Renfrewshire Council (ERC) to undertake a renewable and low carbon feasibility study which will assess 30 sites owned by ERC and consider their suitability and commercial viability for a range of low carbon technology options including: Wind; Solar; Hydro; Biomass; Geothermal; and Ground/Air Source. The primary focus of the study will be for TNEI to assess the potential of each site, and identify viable renewable technology options that can be taken forward to implementation to maximise future income generation and community benefits for ERC. The project is being led by staff within TNEI’s local Glasgow office, with technical input provided by the Newcastle office.

Derby City Council granted consent for two 132m to tip wind turbines on land at Derby Sewage Treatment Works, Spondon, Derby. TNEI were commissioned by Regeneco Ltd, on behalf of Severn Trent Water, to provide full planning and environmental consultancy services on the Severn Trent Water wind project. TNEI initially undertook an extensive GIS sieving and feasibility assessment of the STW portfolio. One of the sites identified as potentially being suitable for a wind turbine development was Derby Sewage Treatment Works. TNEI commenced environmental and technical assessments on the site for the purposes of compiling supporting documentation and submitting a planning application. TNEI then managed the relationships with key stakeholders through the life of the application. The development gained support from Derby City Council and was consented at 6-0 at committee in September 2012. The scheme will consist of two wind turbines with a maximum height to blade tip of

Arago Technology Ltd has recently won the award for Best Power / Energy technology at the IET Innovation Awards. This device was developed by one of TNEI’s clients. This follows on from their highly successful appearance at the Energy Innovation Awards in 2010 when they won two awards for their Insulated Cross-arm technology. Arago Technology is a spin out company of The University of Manchester, along with EPL Composite Solutions Ltd. Their innovation is aimed at upgrading the transmission capacity of existing transmission towers by replacing the traditional steel arms and glass insulation with a composite insulated arm that allows higher current and voltage capacities on existing towers thus reducing the need for new rights of way or larger towers. Cross-Arm device (c) Arago Technology TNEI’s Senior Electrical Engineer Martin Queen worked closely with Arago at his previous position in Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd. Martin says of the cross-arm