Why wind power?

Wind power combines material-scale green energy production from a mature technology, with attractive economic returns.

Economics exceeding your hurdle rate  

Over $60 billion was invested in wind power worldwide in 2009. In Europe, more capital was invested in wind power than any other form of electricity generation, for the second year running. On the right site, wind economics can be highly attractive:

• Underlying 20yr project IRRs of 10% to 20%
• Mature finance market
• An international industry infrastructure and regulatory support mechanisms in most developed countries enables cross boarder portfolio building

Green Peninsula’s combination of both ‘hands on’ development and commercial advisory expertise means we are uniquely placed to help you generate the best value out of your renewable energy objectives.

For companies who do not wish to invest capital in renewable energy, we can bring in a partner to fund and own projects on your land, and supply you with the green electricity generated. 

Power price hedge

The power generated can hedge your electricity costs throughout a project’s 20 year life.

• The fuel is free, wind power generation costs are competitive and predictable
• Distribution charges may be avoided if the power can be used on-site
• Export PPA prices can be linked to the price you pay for power
• Wind projects can support long-term fixed price power supply contracts
• In deregulated markets (such as the UK) a range of contractual opportunities enable green power to be supplied to a corporate consumer from a specific project

Green Peninsula is not tied to any single electricity supplier and can help establish the optimum power purchase and supply strategy for your needs. 

Material carbon emissions reductions

A 3MW turbine on a reasonably windy site in the UK can generate in excess of 7000 MWhs of power per year, corresponding to an emissions saving of over 3,500 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.