3 x 6kW Wind Turbines

Description:

The installation of a 6kW wind turbine on each island within our community (Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre), to produce energy for use by the Community Hall on each island.

What has happened so far:

• June 2010: Planning permission was granted for the turbine on Egilsay, by Orkney Islands Council.
• July 2010: Planning permission was granted for the turbines on Rousay and Wyre, by Orkney Islands Council.
• August 2010: RSPB approves the installation of the turbine on Egilsay.
• February 2011: Work commenced on Rousay's turbine on 19 February 2011.
• April 2011: Rousay's turbine is installed.

What happens next:

• All three turbines have now been installed, and are generating electricity.

Main Contact(s) for this Project:

• Community Development Officer (Christina Cox)

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