Coalburn, South Lanarkshire
- Project Status - Consented
- Number of Turbines - 6
- MW Capacity - ~18MW
- Turbine Hub Height - ~70m
- Turbine Blade Tip Height - 115m
- CO2 Savings* - 500,000t
- Homes Powered - ~10,300
- Local Planning Authority - South Lanarkshire Council
Benefiting the Community
As the windiest country in Europe, the UK is lucky to have abundant
access to this free energy source which is ours to capture.
According to RenewableUK, every unit of electricity produced by a
wind turbine relieves the need to produce one from a conventional
power station.
The UK Government's ambitious target of 15% of the UK's energy
to be generated from renewables by 2020 means that 35-45% of our
electricity will have to come from renewable sources and wind
energy will be a key contributor.
As well as the environmental benefits, West Coast Energy is
committed to undertaking wind energy projects for the benefit of
the community in which they are situated, as well as the wider UK
population.
Summary
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Latest news
Appeal allowed on 24th May 2010 subject to the signing of a
Sec 75 Agreement.
Timeline
Planning application submitted: September 2006
Planning Application refused: September 2008
Appeal Submitted: Ocober 2008
Appeal Allowed: May 2010
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