Cornwall farmer Matthew Rowe who has installed the UK’s most advanced wind turbine on his Liskeard dairy farm is hosting an open day for the benefit of other farmers and land owners who want to know more about possible cost savings from wind generated electricity.
The free event at Great Tredinnick dairy farm takes place on Wednesday, November 20. It will be the grand finale to five open days showcasing the latest technology on farms across Britain organised by specialist farm-scale wind turbine installers and suppliers Earthmill.
It was last month that the first of the UK-built X29 225kW turbines was successfully installed and commissioned at Great Tredinnick farm. It is now generating the equivalent electricity used by almost 150 homes.
“We have since had a number of requests from farmers in the region wanting to see one of our new turbines in action and this open day allows famers to talk to each other about the process and share their views and experiences,” said Steve Milner, managing director of Earthmill. “It is also a great opportunity for farmers and landowners to chat to our team of experts about their farm’s wind energy needs.”
Bookings for the open day can be made by calling Earthmill on 01937 581011 when specific directions to the event will be given.
Mr Milner added: “The financial benefits of wind turbines for farms are becoming widely known, with an increasing number of farmers turning to them as an additional source of revenue in the wake of a dramatic fall in income, coupled with rising energy costs. The X29 only requires a 30m mast which makes it a great option for farms with high power requirements.”
