Cloudberry Clean Energy Annual report 2020

Cloudberry Annual report 2020 Sustainability 46 Decommissioning Cloudberry always develops a plan for decommis- sioning as we are required to restore areas back to their original condition as far as possible, e.g., cleaning up and replanting. Steel and other metals are recycled and some of the equipment has a second-hand benefit. Our activities During 2020, Cloudberry has carried out two green field wind power projects in Sweden. Both projects are within the municipal plans for wind power. One of the projects was terminated in the identifying phase because red-listed birds were found in the area. The second project is under development (backlog), meeting internal Cloudberry requirements as well as the requirements of laws and regulations. Following a regular inspection by the authorities in 2020, Cloudberry was required to carry out a hydro- logical survey at the Marker wind farm. The survey resulted in adjustments and repairs and provided a welcomed experience for Cloudberry. At Åmotsfoss Kraft hydropower plant, we have built a fishing route to protect the biodiversity around the power plant. This is in accordance with the regula- tions, but nevertheless an important aspect for us to secure the environment in our projects. Before granting a concession, the relevant regula- tory body carries out a thorough and comprehensive evaluation process as mentioned above. Local biodiversity input from local authorities and the local public are taken into consideration. The reg- ulatory authorities will also consider the need and demand for new stable renewable energy. Normally the authorities would not grant concession if a power plant were to be located to adjacent or in a protected area, or if the power plant would have a negative effect on biodiversity. None of Cloudberry’s power plants are located in, or adjacent to, protected areas. There have been observations of rare species in the areas around our power plants and necessary actions have then been taken. Examples of powerplants and type of area where located Power plant Type Protected area/ watercourse Adjacent protected area Marked area nearby Endangered species observed nearby Comment Selselva Hydro No No No None Bjørgelva Hydro No No Yes - Mountain grouse Mountain grouse Grouse not threatened by hydropower Finnesetbekken Hydro No No No Sea eagle Sea eagle not threatened by hydropower Nessane Hydro No No No Falagrioma thoracica - insect Observation in a factory 500m away Åmotsfoss Hydro No No No None Ramsliåna Hydro No No No Ospekvitkjuke - mushroom in Osp Drilled waterway, observation 400 m away Skåråna Hydro No No Yes - Mountain grouse & Hare Mountain grouse & Hare Not threatened by hydropower Røyrmyra Wind No No No Grasshopper, "åkerrikse", quail, clover bumblebee, gras bumblebee No birds have been observed in the turbines