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North East Technical Framework

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North East Technical Framework

Scene has been a framework provider since 2023 for Tees Valley Combined Authority and the North East Net Zero Hub, providing expert support to community and public sector energy projects. With the framework running until 2025, Scene will continue to offer support to organisations in the North East of England to address the climate emergency and to deliver economically and socially transformative energy projects.

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AMAZE Mull - Feasibility Study on Electric Vehicle and Renewable Energy Hubs

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AMAZE Mull - Feasibility Study on Electric Vehicle and Renewable Energy Hubs

In 2023, Scene conducted a feasibility study focused on the development of community renewable energy hubs and an EV vehicle and charging network on the island of Mull. Building on the Clean Energy Transition Agenda (CETA) developed in 2023, the purpose of the study was to provide viable community-led solutions for climate action and decarbonisation on the Mull Archipelago.

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Primrose Hill Heat Pre-Feasibility

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Primrose Hill Heat Pre-Feasibility

In 2023, Scene conducted a pre-feasibility study in partnership with climate charity, Possible, and Camden Council to explore the potential of establishing a low carbon district heat network in Primrose HIll, London. This study focused on assessing the feasibility of upgrading an existing gas heat network that serves approximately 50 properties owned by Camden Council.

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Othona Community Wind

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Othona Community Wind

Scene Connect Ltd. ("Scene") was appointed by the Othona community ("Othona"), to prepare and submit a planning application for a proposed wind turbine at its site near Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. The work was organised into four broad work stages, to take place between January and July 2022.

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Dundee Renewable Energy Society (DRES)

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Dundee Renewable Energy Society (DRES)

Scene provided project development consultancy services to the Dundee Renewable Energy Society (DRES), supporting the construction of a solar array at the site of the James Hutton Institute research centre. Scene led the programming, budgeting and risk management activities, and represented DRES at several consultations with third parties. Scene oversaw the ground-mounted solar array and planning approval process. Following this, Scene led the procurement process to employ a reliable partner to construct the system.

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The Gallops Solar

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The Gallops Solar

Scene provided consultancy services for a solar PV generation and battery storage development at The Gallops farmland in Sussex. The project involved end-to-end development services including: an initial feasibility, energy and modelling assessment, in-depth financial assessment, detailed Solar PV system design, planning and construction management.

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Myres Hill Community Wind

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Myres Hill Community Wind

On behalf of the South Seeds community-led sustainability charity, Scene is undertaking the necessary feasibility assessments, graphical noise and visual impact modelling, and turbine designs for up to 3 community wind turbines in East Renfrewshire, just south of Glasgow.

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Orkney ESCo

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Orkney ESCo

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.

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Sutherland Hydro

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Sutherland Hydro

In 2015, Scene conducted a detailed feasibility study for a local community group, providing options for a small scale hydropower project near Kyle of Sutherland, in the Scottish Highlands. Several designs were created, ranging from 95kW to 450kW.

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PGL Community Turbines

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PGL Community Turbines

Project support, from conception through planning, of a two turbine development in Inverness-shire. The project was formed by two community organisations based in Edinburgh, with the support of local Highland communities.

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