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Local Plan Review: Preferred Approach 2016-2035

Representation ID: 1226

Received: 05/02/2019

Respondent: Mr Tom Broughton

Representation Summary:

As Clair Perry, Energy Minister has recently said: 'From power stations to solar panels, the future is local'
This means that space in the area has to be found for siting these renewable energy developments. The area has a good wind resource and an excellent solar resource and biomass.
Also, provision may be required on the coast for enabling the connection of an off-shore wind farm and other marine generation.
Moving to more electric heating and electric cars, so electricity consumption increasing.
Space also has to be found for large batteries.

Full text:

As Clair Perry, Energy Minister has recently said: 'From power stations to solar panels, the future is local'
This means that space in the area has to be found for siting these renewable energy developments. The area has a good wind resource and an excellent solar resource and biomass.
Also, provision may be required on the coast for enabling the connection of an off-shore wind farm and other marine generation.
Moving to more electric heating and electric cars, so electricity consumption increasing.
Space also has to be found for large batteries.