New Energy in Action - Fen Farm Application Approved

21 October 2005

East Lindsey District Council voted 7 to 6 to accept Ecotricity's planning application to build 20 wind turbines at Conisholme Fen in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire . The decision, made by the 13 members of the Council's Development Control Committee marks the end of a four year struggle to get approval for the wind power project.

The project has been developed by Ecotricity, the UK 's leading renewable energy company, and will feature twenty new turbines, each standing 65-metres high. The new extension will generate an extra 43.5 million units (kWh) of green electricity every year.

Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, said: "I'm really pleased about this decision. It's an endorsement of wind energy and reflects the good work we've being doing in the region. This wind park will bring huge environmental benefits to the region by providing safe, clean, green local electricity for over 13,000 homes and prevent the emission of over 43,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Local homes can buy their power right now from ecotricity at the same price as conventional brown supply – and that's unique.”

• Ecotricity founder, Dale Vince, is a well known environmental campaigner and commentator. In 2004 he was awarded the OBE for services to the environment and sits on the Government's Renewables Advisory Board.

• Ecotricity founded the green energy movement in 1995, and has grown to become Europe 's leading independent electricity company, supplying homes and businesses across the UK .

• Ecotricity believes that only by continuously building new sources of green energy can we make a real impact on the root causes of climate change in the UK . By changing where our electricity comes from, carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels can be reduced.

• Using existing cables and meters Ecotricity can supply any home or business in mainland UK . It also guarantees to match the price of local suppliers so switching to green energy needn't cost more.