small scale wind power

cardiff123

So now that b&q have jumped on the bandwagon, i need to find out more as part of my Uni degree.

are there any buildings/houses in/near to Cardiff that have wind turbines?

Thanks in advance

pavlovs_dog

there are none that i know of. have you thought about comtacting the local press (south wales echo/ wastern mail and echo) - they might be interested in running an article, could put you in touch with the right people?

nblaen

I know they are putting 4 windturbines just outside of ferndale in rhondda to service a small factory unit, lots of local opposition but planning and erection going ahead hope this might help

Seakay

Article here http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_headline=boost-for-domestic-wind-turbines&method=full&objectid=18091429&siteid=50082-name_page.html#story_continue
they might have more information for you

morgansmummy

There is a small scale wind turnine at Montagne Jeunesse in Swansea - on the enterprise park I think?

HTH

MM

redmoorphil

Have you tried contacting your local authority and asking for info
on applications for turbines?
Our department has had a few emails from students dealing with the
same issues as yourself and it is easy enough to find application
numbers and details (although we haven't really had many for domestic
turbines yet!)

jerseylil

http://www.navitron.org.uk/index.htm

Try this site. Despite the address, the guy behind it lives in Monmouth and has a couple of demo turbines in his garden. He's called Ivan and he attends many alternative energy trade shows.

McWales

Hi,

You could contact Dan - awelat@freenetname.co.uk / 01269822954. He runs a registered charity aiming to maximise use of renewable energy, is involved in community owned wind farms and should have contacts/info for you.

Cheers,

Elin (his sister!)