In this report, the options of the project by the Ashton Green community, that aims at an integrated and sustainable energy service approach, are introduced and evaluated.
Being on the global agenda, CO2 reduction influences a vast amount of policy areas. Brought down to national and local levels renewable energies have great potentials to reduce carbon emissions. An example of a renewable energy approach is the Ashton Green Project in Leicester, UK. While planning a sustainable community the energy demand is planned to be met entirely by renewable energy generation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- The Ashton Green Community Concept
- Solar Hot Water
- Photovoltaic
- Wind
- Biomass CHP
- Geothermal Heat Sources
- Integrated approach for Ashton Green
- Summary
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment examines the implementation of renewable energy sources in the Ashton Green community project in Leicester, UK. The objective is to assess the feasibility and potential of various renewable energy options for meeting the project's energy demands, including the integration of these sources for a sustainable energy supply.
- Sustainable energy solutions for a new community
- Assessment of various renewable energy technologies
- Integration of renewable energy sources for optimal efficiency
- Challenges and opportunities associated with renewable energy implementation
- The role of renewable energy in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Executive Summary: This section outlines the project's goal of achieving energy self-sufficiency through renewable sources in the Ashton Green community. The challenges of meeting the high energy demands are highlighted, and a proposed concept integrating biomass CHP, wind turbines, and geothermal heat pumps is presented.
- Introduction: The chapter discusses the urgency of reducing carbon emissions due to climate change and the role of renewable energy in mitigating these impacts. Global policies like the Kyoto Protocol and national targets for renewable energy are outlined, emphasizing the UK's commitment to a low-carbon economy.
- The Ashton Green Community Concept: This chapter introduces the Ashton Green development, highlighting its commitment to sustainable energy and its goal of meeting all energy demands with renewable resources. The involvement of Leicester City Council and the Institute for Energy and Sustainable Development in developing an energy strategy is described.
- Solar Hot Water: This section explores the technology of solar hot water (SHW) systems, emphasizing their potential to reduce reliance on conventional energy sources for hot water production. The chapter details the different types of collectors and their efficiency, highlighting the potential of SHW in the East Midlands region. The Ashton Green project's ambition to equip every house with SHW systems and the challenges associated with seasonal variation and large-scale implementation are discussed.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This assignment focuses on the application of renewable energy technologies, including solar hot water, photovoltaic, wind, biomass CHP, and geothermal energy sources. The project examines the integration of these technologies to achieve a sustainable energy system for the Ashton Green community, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and promote a low-carbon economy. The analysis considers the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing renewable energy solutions, emphasizing the potential of these technologies in the East Midlands region of the UK.
- Quote paper
- Bastian Görke (Author), 2006, Renewable Energy in Practice. The Ashton Green Community Concept, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1030685
