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First wind turbine begins generating power at Bristol Airport
A wind turbine has been successfully installed at Bristol Airport. The vertical axis turbine is part of a pilot project to trial the use of renewable energy on the Airport site, and it began harnessing wind power in January 2011. The Quiet Revolution qr5, funded through a significant investment of GBP39,000 from the South West RDA, Regional Development Agency, is located on the approach road to the terminal building. At 20 metres in height, the wind turbine is shorter than lighting masts already in place across the airfield, ensuring it does not interfere with radar and airport safety systems.... Read More >> |
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