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The proposed Rusholme development is for twelve 2MW (24MW)
wind turbines that will provide clean green energy to meet
the equivalent needs of over 14,500 homes. This would prevent
approximately 68,000 tonnes of harmful CO2 being discharged
into the atmosphere every year.
The site is in the parish of Newland with the nearest turbine
being approximately 2km east of the village of Drax and approximately
1km northwest of the village of Airmyn. Each turbine’s hub
would be at a height of 60m with 40m long blades (no greater
than 100m total height).
An Information Day was held on Wednesday 27th of August 2003
at Drax Village Hall, which was very well attended. Local
residents had the opportunity to find out more about the proposed
project as well as wind energy in general. A second exhibition
will be held soon, to illustrate how the wind farm would look
from a number of local viewpoints and the detailed plans.
| Capacity |
Number of
Turbines |
Turbine
Rating |
Homes
Supplied |
Saving of
Greenhouse
Gases |
| 24MW |
12 |
2MW |
14,500 |
68,000
tonnes/year |
For further information, please contact:
Helen Plowman
Development Manager
t: 0117 925 7798
e: info@windprospect.com
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