1. The alternatives

4. Transition Keynsham Energy Group
A Hydroelectric Power
Scheme for Keynsham.
Is it possible?

5. What is a hydroelectric power scheme?
Uses water and gravity
Provides a large amount of electricity
Renewable
Sustainable

6. Types of hydroelectric power schemes
3 main types
Storage system – Dam creates a reservoir
Pumped storage schemes
Run of River (ROR) schemes
In Keynsham we are suited to an ROR scheme

7. Where can it go?
3 Possible sites: Albert Mill Memorial Park Keynsham Weir Keynsham Weir – best current option

8. What could it look like?

9. How much electricity? Annual mean flow rate greater 20 m3/s*
If we take 20 m3/s as the peak flow rate:
One turbine = 518 homes
(1.96 M kWh per year)
Two turbines = 1,036 homes
(3.92 M kWh per year)
*Estimated figure only

10. Who gets the electricity?
National grid
Energy supplier pay:
- Fixed sum per kWh generated
- Separate payment for exported to national grid
Payback in approx. 10 years

11. Funding Cost: Potentially between £300k* and £500k* Funding:
Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE)
Create a ‘Keynsham’ energy company
- Community members become shareholders
*Estimated figures only

12. Next Steps Engage Community Landowners Weir/river owners
Environmental Agency
Feasibility study

13. Further info: www.keynshamt.wordpress.com
Thank you
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