Farmland to the west of the A1, south of Hampole, is being assessed for its suitability for a wind farm by npower renewables, one of the UK's leading renewable energy developers.
Initial studies have shown that the site may be suitable for a maximum of 10 wind turbines, capable of generating enough green electricity to power the equivalent of around 10,800 homes.
Such a wind farm would offset thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released by the burning of fossil fuels.
Joanna Thompson, Renewables Developer for npower renewables said: "We are currently undertaking various technical and environmental studies on and around the site to confirm whether the site is suitable for a wind farm. If it is, this could be a fantastic opportunity for the borough of Doncaster to make a meaningful contribution towards renewable energy generation."
"It is recognised at the highest levels all around the world that climate change as a result of global warming is one of the biggest threats we face to our planet. Burning fossil fuels, like coal and gas, to generate power, releases carbon dioxide gas - a major contributor to global warming. Every unit of electricity produced by a wind farm replaces a unit that would have otherwise been produced through the burning of fossil fuels and so prevents the associated release of carbon dioxide gas."
"We have submitted a scoping report to Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council which outlines the extent of the assessments we are proposing to undertake. We have also recently sent out a newsletter to 3,500 local homes explaining our plans for the site. We will continue to keep local people informed of our plans and seek their involvement in the further development of the project."
Site Statistics:
Number of wind turbines
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Up to 10
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Installed capacity of project
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Around 20 MW
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Number of average homes supplied
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Around 10,800 homes each year
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Height of turbines
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Likely to be between 100 metres and 125 metres to the tip of the highest blade |
Media Contacts:
Michael Pullan, PR Officer.
T: 01793 892053
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