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Study says too many turbines
A study on wind farm development in north Northumberland, commissioned by the North-East Assembly, has found the area can accommodate up to 15 turbines - fewer than half the number currently being proposed.
The Arup report into development to the south and west of Berwick has concluded the area can handle 30 to 40 megawatts of energy output and no more.
Applications to build 36 turbines have been submitted to Berwick Borough Council but have yet to be determined.
July 11, 2007
by Jane Hall
in The Journal
A study on wind farm development in north Northumberland, commissioned by the North-East Assembly, has found the area can accommodate up to 15 turbines - fewer than half the number currently being proposed.
The Arup report into development to the south and west of Berwick has concluded the area can handle 30 to 40 megawatts of energy output and no more.
Applications to build 36 turbines have been submitted to Berwick Borough Council but have yet to be determined.
Council director of regeneration and development Shona Alexander says: "We welcome this study, which gives us an objective view of the impact which wind... [continue via Web link]
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