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Table of Contents

Introduction (Environmental impact assessment statement) to the Company and the Project 3
Advantages and Disadvantages of Wind Energy Projects 3
Strengths and Shortcomings of the Environmental Statement of Swinford Energy Project 4
The appropriateness of methods and techniques used to gather, analyze and present environmental information 5
The quality of data and information presented together with the treatment of uncertainties 5
The appropriateness and clarity of criteria used to make judgments about environmental impact 6
The range and characteristics of environmental impacts addressed including the treatment of indirect and cumulative impacts 7
The incorporation of stakeholder views and perceptions in the assessment 8
The presentation of environmental information 9
The extent to which wider sustainability issues are addressed in the Environmental Statement 9
Summarized Strengths and Weaknesses 10
Strengths 10
Weaknesses 11
Measures for the environmental assessment and management of the project 11
Conclusion 13
References 14

Introduction to the Company and the Project
The report is based on the analysis of the environmental statement of a new project initiated by Noun Renewables which is now known as Vattenfall UK Ltd. The project under consideration is known as the Swinford wind energy project. There are many benefits and threats arising from wind energy projects that are been introduced at a greater rate than ever.

According to Nuon UK (2016), Nuon Renewables UK Ltd currently known as Vattenfall renewables comes under the head of company Vattenfall and is involved in the production of renewable energy mainly by the course of wind farms in the UK. The Company has established many projects in the past that are named as Airfield farm, Harrington, Hirddywel and few others.

The Nuon UK Ltd was acquired by Vattenfall group in 2009 when the Dutch energy was sold to Swedish Energy. Recently, the company has introduced a new project known as Swinford Wind Energy project which is still underway. According to Williamson(2012), the…