May 31, 2022

A renewable energy firm is seeking planning permission for a wind turbine in the Latheron area. The proposal from CleanEarth Energy, of Wadebridge in Cornwall, is for a turbine of up to 130m including associated infrastructure and access track on land 470 metres north of Tacher. In an accompanying document, Read more…

High winds last week forced some of Britain’s wind turbines to shut down because of fears of overloading the National Grid, it has been disclosed. Wind turbines operate on the basis that the best wind speeds are just over 30mph – enough to shift the rotating blades without risking damage Read more…