Area Development News Desk (12/03/2008)
One of the largest wind farms in the world will be constructed off the
coast of Wales, with the capability of powering more than 500,000 homes
at full operation and when combined with production from two nearby
farms. The United Kingdom's Press Association reports that the Gwynt y
Mor wind farm, which will be run by British utility npower, will
consist of 150 to 250 turbines positioned approximately eight miles off
the coast near the town of Llandudno and should begin producing power
in 2012. The British government has approved the project. "The decision
underlines the government's commitment to massively expanding renewable
energy generation in the U.K. to help tackle climate change and improve
security of energy supply," says Paul Cowling, managing director of
npower renewables.
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