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Groundbreaking Deep Geothermal Energy in Cornwall
Renewable Energy Cornwall
Cornwall’s Deep Geothermal Energy Potential
Did you know that Cornwall has the highest geothermal potential in the UK?
At Langarth, we are tapping into this local renewable resource by providing a deep geothermal district heat network.
With support from the Green Heat Network Fund, this will provide hot water and heat to all homes and commercial properties at Langarth Garden Village. It will also support the local economy by providing excess energy at cheaper, competitive prices for surrounding communities.
As the first residential development in the UK to utilise geothermal energy, the network will save nearly 300,000 tonnes of carbon entering the atmosphere over the project’s lifetime.
Geothermal Energy Advantages
Why Embrace the Power of Deep Geothermal Energy?
Whether you are a developer, builder, investor or resident, geothermal energy creates an attractive offer for everyone, offering a consistent form of renewable energy that reduces carbon emissions and lowers energy bills. Our district heat network provides cost-effective solutions and competitive energy prices, driving local economic stability and growth for all involved.
Geothermal Heat
What is Deep Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal energy harnesses the Earth’s natural heat generated beneath the surface. This sustainable heat source is captured from the heat contained within granite rocks deep below Cornwall, which is then used to provide hot water and heat for homes. Unlike fossil fuel and traditional heating systems, deep geothermal heat produces zero carbon emissions, which makes it an eco-friendly choice for our sustainable garden village.
Green Energy Technology
Benefits of Cutting-Edge, Deep Geothermal Technology
Geothermal energy offers a range of powerful benefits for eco-conscious individuals, investors, sustainable communities and the planet.
- Reduced Carbon Emissions: The deep geothermal heat network will save over 7000 tonnes of carbon emissions per year compared to other low carbon alternatives.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Geothermal energy technology can be scaled to meet the needs of growing communities and demands, making it a future-proof solution.
- Long Operational Lifespan: Geothermal power wells have long lifespans, often exceeding 30 years.
Advanced Heat Network
What is the District Heat Network?
The district heat network is an advanced solution that provides sustainable heating to homes and buildings via a system of insulated pipes. This network eliminates the need for individual boilers by centralising heat production, significantly reducing carbon emissions and lowering energy costs. Utilising deep geothermal heat, the network ensures consistent and reliable energy distribution across our garden village and neighbouring communities, making it a powerful, eco-friendly and cost-effective solution.
Your Rewards
Benefits of the District Heat Network
The district heat network offers multiple benefits for residents and businesses and can support developers and housebuilders in meeting future-proof sustainability targets.
- Receive Reliable Renewable Energy: Power your home with a stable, consistent form of renewable heat.
- Lower Energy Bills: Save money with lower energy bills than alternative low carbon heat sources.
- Enjoy High Efficiency & Low Maintenance: Receive long-term savings by tapping into this efficient energy source with minimal maintenance costs.
Partners and investors can also benefit from the increased demand for sustainable homes powered by renewable energy and receive long-term profit rewards.
Your Masterplan
Your Blueprint for Successful Energy Investment
At the heart of our low-carbon garden village is a masterplan designed with your success in mind. This carefully crafted blueprint details every development phase, providing clear insights into when you can expect to see meaningful returns.
Dive into our detailed masterplan so that you can invest with confidence. With transparent timelines and key milestones, you’ll see our vision for a sustainable community unfold and discover how it aligns with your renewable energy investment goals.
FAQs
Your Questions Answered
The Langarth Garden Village scheme will help to deliver Cornwall Council’s ambitious climate change strategy as well as providing residents and businesses with access to cheaper, greener energy.
Langarth will have its own renewable power energy centre on the site. Located next to the park and ride, this will include a transformer compound to house the electricity substation and a bespoke battery storage area which will provide storage for green energy produced on the site for residents and provide an income from the sale of surplus power back to the National Grid.
Delivering the energy strategy will generate around 18 megawatts of green energy at Langarth as well as helping to achieve net zero carbon within 10 years.
Buildings will be constructed to a thermal efficiency standard up to 50% higher than the current building regulations.
What we are doing:
- Ensuring green infrastructure is at the heart of the development and its design, with half of the site remaining green
- Increasing biodiversity across the site, with 5 ha (12 acres) of new woodland as part of the planting of 50,000 plus new trees
- Creating sustainable work hubs and flexible housing, increasing density to improve accessibility to public transport and reduce the loss of agricultural land
- Creating a new strategic open space at Governs Park
- Delivering design and layout that supports active trave ,providing opportunities for greater use of public transport, walking and cycling to reduce the need for car journeys
- Developing mobility hubs within the site and key locations across Truro and Threemilestone to support sustainable transport.
- Creating walkable neighbourhoods for residents
- Developing electric car and cycle clubs to provide people an alternative to car ownership or a second car
- Providing electric car charging points
- Providing housing which will meet the Net Zero carbon target from Cornwall Council’s Climate Change Action Plan
- Using solar power and air source heat pumps to heat and power homes, installing higher levels of insulation and providing electric charging points in every house as well as including space for the collection and storage of recycling as part of the design of the new homes.
- Installing roof top solar and solar on park and ride extension
- Developing a district heating system using geothermal or ground source heat pumps to deliver renewable energy
- Using designs to support reduced water consumption
- Developing sustainable drainage systems, ponds/swales and water gardens to mitigate for climate change and reduce the rate of run off to and reduce pollution,
- Setting up a stewardship organisation to support and manage the green infrastructure, sustainable transport and community cohesion
- Increasing bus services for residents
- Delivering key infrastructure early, including Fordh Langarth to reduce pressure on the A390 and improve access to the RCHT Treliske.
- Developing an ‘energy centre’ at Langarth to provide greener, cheaper renewable energy for residents and support RCHT’s energy needs.
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