Peel Energy is at the forefront of delivering low-carbon energy for the UK.

And we believe that a mix of low-carbon technologies is the only way to sustainably meet the UK’s future energy needs. That’s why we’re investing in a balanced portfolio of onshore wind, hydro, biomass and tidal energy. Ince Biomass Energy Plant Barton Renewable Energy Plant (biomass) I Scout Moor Wind Farm I I Wind power submit planning applications that have the Barton Renewable Energy Plant, Greater highest prospect of receiving permission. Manchester: 20M We; planning permission Peel Energy is committed to the granted in May 2013. development of onshore wind projects. Our Peel has a 98% success rate in receiving onshore wind portfolio is about 300 MW planning permission for wind farms Hydro and tidal power and includes a range of schemes in compared with the national average of 1 Peel Energy is developing several run- operation, under construction or in various 59% . We have an excellent track record in of-river hydroelectric power schemes on stages of development. the development of onshore wind in the UK. the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Our multidisciplinary team is capable of We have delivered and operated a wide Mersey that could generate up to 9.2 GWh of developing wind farms of all sizes – from range of successful wind schemes, including renewable electricity – equivalent to meeting single turbines through to those large Scout Moor Wind Farm, Lancashire: the needs of more than 2000 homes.2 enough to be considered of national a 26-turbine, 65-MW scheme in operation Our hydro schemes include significance. since 2008. At the time of construction, it was Woolston Weir Hydro Scheme, River the largest onshore wind farm in . Biomass Mersey, Warrington, Cheshire: three Port of Wind Farm, Merseyside: Peel Energy recognises the important role Archimedes screw turbines providing up to a four-turbine, 10-MW scheme in operation that biomass-fuelled power stations will play 500 kW; consenting in progress and outline since 2009. in sustainably meeting the UK’s future low- design completed. Royal Seaforth Wind Farm, carbon energy needs. In addition to the hydro schemes making Merseyside: a six-turbine, 3.6-MW scheme We are actively developing projects that notable contributions to renewable energy in operation since 1999. are designed to convert recycled wood and emission reduction targets, Peel Port of Sheerness Wind Farm, Isle of into a locally sourced and reliable form of Energy is also investing in new facilities Sheppey, Kent: four turbines and up to renewable energy and potentially divert this at the sites to improve fish passage and 10 MW; planning permission granted in material from landfill. provide the opportunity for monitoring fish March 2009 (extended in 2012). Biomass forms a significant part of Peel migratory patterns. Frodsham Wind Farm, Cheshire: 19 Energy’s low-carbon strategy. Our canal- Peel Energy has worked with the former turbines and up to 57 MW; planning side sites are well served by road and, Northwest Regional Development Agency to permission granted in October 2012. where possible, by rail to provide diverse explore the potential of generating electricity from tidal power in the Mersey Estuary. Blue Sky Forest Wind Farm, transport options to source fuels from Northumberland: nine turbines and up multiple locations in bulk. The study, completed in 2011, identified to 27 MW; planning permission granted in We are also exploring how the waste heat the preferred scheme as a 700-MW tidal November 2012. from the power plants could be used barrage that could generate enough electricity to meet the needs of more than Stonish Hill Wind Farm, Bilsthorpe, to increase the energy efficiency of the 200,000 homes. Nottinghamshire: five turbines and 10 MW; installations where there is a complementary construction during 2012/13 in partnership requirement for heat from adjoining industrial, with John Laing Investments. commercial or residential developments. Every potential wind farm site that Our biomass schemes include 1Local level approval rates 2011/2012, Renewable UK, Wind State of the Industry Report, 2012 Peel Energy develops is subject to a Ince Biomass Energy Plant, Cheshire: 2Based on an average use of 4370 kWh/year/ comprehensive screening, design, and 20 MWe; planning permission granted in home, Digest of energy statistics assessment process to ensure that we September 2011. (DUKES), 2012 Frodsham WindFrodsham Farm WindBlue Sky Forest Farm Wind Farm I I I Scheme Hydro Weir I Woolston Who is Peel Energy?

Peel Energy is at the forefront of delivering Want to know more? low-carbon energy for the UK. Contacts We have a balanced portfolio with interests in Owen Michaelson onshore wind, hydro, biomass and tidal energy. Chairman With a heritage of supporting low-carbon [email protected] energy projects over the last 25 years, we Muir Miller have the determination and expertise to Managing Director (Biomass) develop, build and operate low-carbon [email protected] projects across the country. Jonathan England Peel Energy is a division of The Peel Group, Director (Wind) one of the leading infrastructure, real-estate [email protected] and investment enterprises in the UK. Anthony Hatton The Peel Group is a family owned concern Director (Marine and Hydro) that retains family values. Under the [email protected] chairmanship of John Whittaker, the Peel Group has been investing in communities www.peelenergy.co.uk and making strategic business acquisitions [email protected] for more than 40 years, thereby creating 0161 629 8200 employment and promoting wealth, often by taking an innovative approach. www.peel.co.uk

Peel Energy is at the forefront of delivering low carbon energy for the UK.