The alternatives

Transition Keynsham Energy GroupA Hydroelectric PowerScheme for Keynsham.

Is it possible?

What is a hydroelectric power scheme?

• Uses water and gravity• Provides a large amount of electricity • Renewable• Sustainable

Types of hydroelectric power schemes

• 3 main types Storage system – Dam creates a reservoir Pumped storage schemesRun of River (ROR) schemes

In Keynsham we are suited to an ROR scheme

Where can it go?3 Possible sites: Albert Mill Memorial Park Keynsham Weir

Keynsham Weir – best current option

What could it look like?

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

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

FundingCost:• Potentially between £300k* and £500k*

Funding:• Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE)• Create a ‘Keynsham’ energy company - Community members become shareholders

*Estimated figures only

Next Steps• Engage- Community- Landowners- Weir/river owners- Environmental Agency

• Feasibility study

Thank you

Further info:www.keynshamt.wordpress.com