KEY FACTS
Environmental Benefits of Wind Energy
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Production of green electricity |
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No C02 emissions from operational wind farms |
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No radioactive waste |
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No pollutants |
A 16.2MW wind farm at Park Head Farm would supply the annual equivalent of over 9,200 homes, avoiding thousands of tonnes of C02 emissions.
NEWS
ACTION FOR RENEWABLES PANORAMA REBUTTAL
Action for Renewables has produced a video rebutting the claims made in the BBC's recent Panorama programme "What's fuelling energy price rises?". The video is presented by the Chair of A4R, Tony Juniper, and can be found below:
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June 2011 RES WITHDRAWS PARK HEAD WIND FARM APPLICATION
RES has withdrawn the application for nine wind turbines to be located on land at Park Head Farm, approximately 10km north-west of Morpeth, Northumberland but continues to review its options for the site.
The decision comes following the consent of a neighbouring project, Wingates Wind Farm, by the local planning authority and the rejection of RES' request for an adjournment for the Park Head Wind Farm Public Inquiry, scheduled to start on the 29 June 2011 by the Planning Inspectorate. RES looked to obtain a four month review period to allow them to address changes to their application necessary as a result of the Wingates Wind Farm planning consent. The Planning Inspectorate rejected this request and RES subsequently have withdrawn their appeal application.
Development Project Manager for Park Head Wind Farm, Dan Leahy, said; "We requested a postponement of the Inquiry for at least 4 months in order to effectively address material changes in circumstances as a result of the Wingates Wind Farm planning consent. We felt a postponement was wholly appropriate under the circumstances and as it was refused, we felt our only option was to withdraw from the appeal. We are presently considering our options for submitting a revised scheme to address these material changes. Park Head is a fantastic site for a wind farm and we are keen to ensure that any project RES undertakes is well designed, is compatible with other developments in the area and is sensitive to the local community."
For any questions in relation to the development of Wryde Croft, please contact Daniel Leahy the Project Manager by phoning the RES switchboard 01923 299 200 or by email: Daniel.Leahy@res-ltd.com
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August 2009: Park Head wind farm planning application now submitted
RES has just submitted the planning application to Northumberland County Council and we are now waiting for application to be acknowedged. Once we have been giving a planning reference number, we will be posting a 2nd edition of the newsletter to all households in the area, with full details of the application and how people can respond.
Please click here to read the press release which was issued on Friday August 28th (PDF, 90kB).
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March 2009: Public exhibitions announced.
Come along to our exhibitions to see full details of our wind farm plans and to meet the RES staff involved in the project. We will be very happy to meet you and answer any questions at the following venues:
- Thursday April 23rd: Wingates Village Institute, 3pm to 8pm
- Friday April 24th: Netherwitton Village Hall, 10am to 3pm.
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March 2009: First edition of newsletter published.
Click here to download (PDF opens in new window).
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February 2009. Energy jobs are just the start, pledges Minister.
EUROPE minister Caroline Flint has promised the renewable energy jobs emerging in the North East are "just the start" of a green revolution for the region. Click here for more details (opens in new window).
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January 2009. Expert in warning on energy shortfall.
A CALL has been made for urgent action to generate more renewable energy in Northumberland - after it was revealed the county is a long way short of its 2010 target for the production of green power. Click here for more details (opens in new window).
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September 2008. RES to bring jobs to the north east.
RES announces new office in Gateshead. Click here for more details (PDF opens in new window).
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