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Wind turbine plans on display
4:00am Wednesday 19th September 2012 in News
Wind turbine plans on display
VILLAGERS will have a second chance to view controversial plans for the biggest windfarm in Hampshire.
Developer EDF Energy Renewables want to build up to 17 wind turbines on farmland at Bullington Cross, near Sutton Scotney.
The turbines would be up to 125m tall – making them some of the tallest structures in the county. However they would be capable of generating 34 MW of clean energy, enough to power 15,800 homes.
The plans will be on display in Victoria Hall on Saturday, September 29 between 2pm and 5pm.
Officials from the company have agreed to take part in a public question and answer session between 5pm and 6pm to be chaired by Iain Henderson, chairman of Wonston Parish Council.
Parish chiefs asked for a second exhibition after the first in Whitchurch last July was arranged at short notice and few locals were able to attend.
Mr Henderson said: “It is so more people can have a look at what EDF is proposing and have the opportunity to ask questions. Because time has moved on, I think people will have done some research into wind farms and be able to ask some searching questions.”
The parish council has expressed its initial concerns, including noise, impact on wildlife, the number and height of turbines. However it is waiting until after the exhibition and results of an environmental impact assessment before submitting a formal response to Winchester City Council.
Mr Henderson said the parish council needed to represent the views of parishioners and be fully informed of the facts before coming to a view.
Darren Cuming, development manager for EDF Energy Renewables, said the company will review feedback before finalising the scheme and submitting a planning application.
EDF hopes to start building work in September 2014.
Hampshire has few wind farms. The nearest at Kirton Farm, near Sparsholt, has three 18-metre tall turbines.
Comments(13)
downfader
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6:40am Wed 19 Sep 12
MisterGrimsdale wrote:..and another one who doesnt understand what offsetting is about. Go and play with your horse.
errr and when the wind isn't blowing? How many homes will they power? I thnk the answer is zero.
loosehead
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6:50am Wed 19 Sep 12
MisterGrimsdale wrote:so they will have Solar power from the Solar Farm so they can both compliment each other
errr and when the wind isn't blowing? How many homes will they power? I thnk the answer is zero.
Vonnie
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7:17am Wed 19 Sep 12
MisterGrimsdale wrote:Go to the exhibition and ask the question. I wonder if you will understand the answer.
errr and when the wind isn't blowing? How many homes will they power? I thnk the answer is zero.
hulla baloo
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7:33am Wed 19 Sep 12
elvisimo
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9:29am Wed 19 Sep 12
hulla baloo wrote:yes what we need to be doing is burning more coal and building more nuclear power stations or maybe like N Power open a few more Gas power stations.
What an eyesore. How many other natural and places of beauty are planned to be ruined by these monstrosities.
People need to get real and understand how the computer the are using to post on here and the kettle that they use to make their cup of teas are powered.
Beer Monster
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9:45am Wed 19 Sep 12
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hulla baloo
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9:54am Wed 19 Sep 12
elvisimo wrote:I dont have a problem with nuclear energy, and I do think technology is there to harness the power of the sea, which is always flowing. Surely there must be a way of doing this under the surface.
hulla baloo wrote:yes what we need to be doing is burning more coal and building more nuclear power stations or maybe like N Power open a few more Gas power stations.
What an eyesore. How many other natural and places of beauty are planned to be ruined by these monstrosities.
People need to get real and understand how the computer the are using to post on here and the kettle that they use to make their cup of teas are powered.
Paramjit Bahia
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12:09pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Even President Bush had the sense to apperciate the potential of energy from wind. Under him as Governor of Texas it was very much encouraged. So I fail to see why intelligent people can't understand what even Bush could.
hulla baloo
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12:19pm Wed 19 Sep 12
Paramjit Bahia wrote:Look at the height, location, number of and design of the wind turbines against the windmills, not withstanding the heritage aspect, and you will see why the turbines are unpopular with many.
Bit strange many want old wind mills restored because these were heritage, but object to the idea of producing energy through similar system.
Even President Bush had the sense to apperciate the potential of energy from wind. Under him as Governor of Texas it was very much encouraged. So I fail to see why intelligent people can't understand what even Bush could.
loosehead
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12:23pm Wed 19 Sep 12
hulla baloo wrote:Try watching country file on the BBC & you'll see that farmers grow crops or put animals out to pasture or chickens under these turbines so they aren't a waste of time.
Paramjit Bahia wrote:Look at the height, location, number of and design of the wind turbines against the windmills, not withstanding the heritage aspect, and you will see why the turbines are unpopular with many.
Bit strange many want old wind mills restored because these were heritage, but object to the idea of producing energy through similar system.
Even President Bush had the sense to apperciate the potential of energy from wind. Under him as Governor of Texas it was very much encouraged. So I fail to see why intelligent people can't understand what even Bush could.
Go to the EU & you'll see them everywhere & after a while you stop looking at them as the novelty has worn off & you notice the beautiful country side
downfader
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8:50pm Wed 19 Sep 12
hulla baloo wrote:The technology isnt quite there for tidal or wave power. It also hasnt been utilised all that much due to the fear that it will interfere with shipping
elvisimo wrote:I dont have a problem with nuclear energy, and I do think technology is there to harness the power of the sea, which is always flowing. Surely there must be a way of doing this under the surface.
hulla baloo wrote:yes what we need to be doing is burning more coal and building more nuclear power stations or maybe like N Power open a few more Gas power stations.
What an eyesore. How many other natural and places of beauty are planned to be ruined by these monstrosities.
People need to get real and understand how the computer the are using to post on here and the kettle that they use to make their cup of teas are powered.
loosehead
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9:28pm Wed 19 Sep 12
downfader wrote:the river Severn was going to be used but got stopped by surfers because of the once yearly rip tide?
hulla baloo wrote:The technology isnt quite there for tidal or wave power. It also hasnt been utilised all that much due to the fear that it will interfere with shipping
elvisimo wrote:I dont have a problem with nuclear energy, and I do think technology is there to harness the power of the sea, which is always flowing. Surely there must be a way of doing this under the surface.
hulla baloo wrote:yes what we need to be doing is burning more coal and building more nuclear power stations or maybe like N Power open a few more Gas power stations.
What an eyesore. How many other natural and places of beauty are planned to be ruined by these monstrosities.
People need to get real and understand how the computer the are using to post on here and the kettle that they use to make their cup of teas are powered.
We are world leaders at Wave & Tidal energy generators these are no threat to fish or marine life.
you wouldn't see them so the Nimby's couldn't complain about their view.
the style of Water mill that's been developed for our rivers has also been proven to be fish friendly it's just a case of someone investing & building them.
poole is but theirs is not the british style theirs comes from the continent so either we push ahead & use our technology or as with Wind & solar we lose out to the EU
MisterGrimsdale says...
6:21am Wed 19 Sep 12