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Renewable energy in remote communities

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  • Bob Giddings
  • Chris Underwood

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This research has demonstrated that even in a small urbanised country like Britain, communities can still be remote. The paper analyses the nature of remote settlements and suggests that beyond the rural idyll, there are deprived communities. In order to obtain real data, a study area in the North Pennines was selected. The types of remote communities were evident throughout the study area and one of each type was selected for further study. It became clear that villages with an industrial base had most potential, due to high energy demand, vulnerability and community involvement. A village with a high measure of multiple deprivation and suffering from fuel poverty was chosen for a more detailed investigation. Energy demand profiles were developed and candidate technologies nominated. The latter were tested by filters that assessed fitness for application, robustness and autonomy. The most appropriate combinations of technologies were proposed. The residents and their community representatives were involved in the process and recognised the benefits of the proposals to themselves and others.

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  • Bob Giddings & Chris Underwood, 2007. "Renewable energy in remote communities," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 50(3), pages 397-419.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:50:y:2007:i:3:p:397-419
    DOI: 10.1080/09640560701261687
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