SPONSORS OF REGIONAL FOCUS
WEST COAST ENERGY ANNOUNCES CONSTRUCTION OF CARSINGTON WIND FARM
West Coast Energy Limited is an independent British onshore wind energy developer that was established in 1996 and operates throughout the UK. It specialises in the identification, design, planning and development of wind energy projects through to construction and, more recently, long- term ownership and operation.
As the windiest country in Europe, the UK is lucky to have abundant access to this free energy source. The UK Government’s ambitious target of 15% of the UK’s energy to be generated from renewables by 2020 means that approximately 30% of our electricity will have to come from renewable sources and wind energy will be a key contributor.
COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND COLLABORATION
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.
The company believes that successful development involves three parties – developers/landowners, local communities and the Government working in close collaboration.
EXPERIENCE
With a track record of 24 projects under its belt with the potential to deliver nearly 700MW, West Coast Energy has an experienced team delivering technical
excellence in site identification, design, planning and development of wind energy projects.
Such are the company’s credentials as a partner, that it has already been chosen as development partner in schemes in England, Scotland and Wales that add
COMMITMENT TO WIND ENERGY The company has been involved in the planning and development of some 690MW of UK installed capacity. With employee numbers now around 170 and an annual group turnover in excess of £14 million in 2011/12, the company is firmly committed to investing in the development of renewable energy in the UK.
up to another 500MW capacity. The West Coast Group of Companies has also built up a portfolio in Poland that exceeds 500MW.
OWNER-OPERATOR
Of the projects in development in the UK, over 50MW are projects in which West Coast Energy will continue to own and operate in the long term. In its early years, the independent company’s activity focused on development as a turnkey service; now it is moving into a new phase of its history as an owner-operator.
The new Carsington Pastures Wind Farm will increase the area’s contribution to renewable energy generation and assist the climate change commitments of the East Midlands Region as well as helping the UK to provide a secure, diverse and sustainable supply of energy.
Karen Elliott, Planning Manager at West Coast Energy, said “we are very pleased that the wind farm is commencing construction and we look forward to delivering the benefits of the development to the local community.”
CARSINGTON SPECIFICATIONS Expected to be commissioned by the end of 2012, the Carsington Pasture Wind Farm will involve the erection of 4 x 2.05MW Repower MM82 turbines with a hub height of 59m and a blade length of 41m giving a total height of 100m.
FURTHER PROJECTS
Other West Coast Energy projects which have recently entered the construction phase include Sober Hill Wind Farm, close to Market Weighton , East Riding of Yorkshire and Flimby Wind Farm, located near Maryport in Cumbria.
West Coast Energy
www.westcoastenergy.co.uk
CARSINGTON PASTURES WIND FARM The company recently announced commencement on the construction of Carsington Pastures Wind Farm, located near Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
PARTNERSHIP
Carsington Wind Energy Limited, is a partnership between West Coast Energy, who have been responsible for the development of the wind farm, and International Power plc, its long-term owner and operator.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Both companies, want to ensure that the local community is fully aware of the construction programme and the operational benefits of the new wind farm, and have committed to a series of local liaison meetings throughout the construction period.
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