Renewable Bath

In 2019 Bath and North East Somerset Council declared a climate emergency and is aiming for Carbon Neutrality or Net Zero by 2030.

In this episode we explore what that means and what some of the challenges are facing the city. 

What will Bath and the landscape surrounding it look like if it is to be powered by solar and wind farms? 

How can this be achieved while making sure it keeps its UNESCO World Heritage status?

Could areas in Bath and the villages surrounding it one day be powered entirely by local renewable energy sources?

In answer to these questions, we are joined by three people who are keen to make a difference.

William Heath joins me up on Kelston Round Hill at the Old Barn. The building is used for weddings, memorials and events and is completely off grid. Recently they installed a new zero-emissions system to provide electricity and hot water.

Architect and climate activist Funda Kemal tells us about her animation video which visualises a future Net Zero Bath, adapted to climate change. 

Robin Spalding is the Renewable Energy Programme Manager for Bath and North East Somerset Council. He talks about what the Council is doing to reach Net Zero in terms of meeting the energy demand through renewable sources - wind, solar and hydro.

Credits

Music: Audionautix

Produced by Pommy Harmar

Links

Kelston Roundhill Barn - www.kelstonroundhill.com/home/

Launch of solar panel array - https://kelstonroundhill.com/2024/06/28/celebration-and-discussion-to-mark-the-move-to-renewables/

Funda Kemal - www.fundakemal.org

Utopian Realism. Animation Video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcere_Op_0k

Bath and North East Somerset Council Climate Emergency - www.bathnes.gov.uk/climate-emergency

We Want Wind - www.wewantwind.org