November 2015 — March 2016
A major barrier to further deployment of renewables is the lack of capacity to export power in Orkney’s existing electricity infrastructure. This constraint is adversely affecting the ability of prospective renewable developers to progress their renewable energy aspirations.
This report focused on three key activities which reflect the varied opportunities that exist for an Orkney ESCo:
1. The potential for a private wire network connecting Council-owned properties to new wind generation;
2. The potential for an energy supply company (focused on electricity supply but also considering the potential for supply of heat); and
3. The potential to develop scale wind (~20MW) projects.