Michelin Tyre Factory, Dundee

We're delighted to announce that the UK's largest corporate wind energy project is now complete at Michelin's Dundee tyre plant. The two 2MW turbines were assembled and commissioned in May 2006 after formal approval was given by the city council in September 2005.

Ecotricity are more than happy to help Michelin reduce their environmental impact, and are thrilled that an everyday product such as Michelin tyres are now produced using clean energy.

The 4MW project will generate around 8 million Kwh of clean electricity every year. The ambitious partnership scheme between green energy pioneers Ecotricity and Michelin will cover around a third of the energy needs of the huge factory.

The electricity generated from the two turbines will also go into the local grid to supply hundreds of local homes in the area.

Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity, said 'this latest step in our campaign to fight climate change with Michelin is really significant. We are delighted to work with Michelin to help reduce their environmental impact, as we already are with Sainsbury's, Co-op, Ford and the Prudential. This exciting new project will deliver clean, green energy and save Michelin money.'

Following hard on the heels of Ford's clean diesel plant at Dagenham, this latest project represents another milestone in Ecotricity's partnership schemes with big business.

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