The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), last week welcomed Helen Jones, MP for Warrington North together with Warrington Wolves’ Steve Pickersgill and Chris Bridge, to officially launch its state-of-the-art Wind Turbine.

To recognise World Environment Day later this week (Thursday 5th June), the launch was observed by over 30 stakeholders from the Northwest Climate Change Partnership, the regional group responsible for implementing the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan.

Standing almost 25 metres high, the Turbine will feed directly into the Agency's electrical supply and will have a CO2 emission saving of 9,675kg per year. Statistics relating to the energy generated will also be displayed on an interactive monitor in the NWDA's reception area, which was also unveiled for the first time on Monday.


After being supplied by Scottish firm Proven Energy, the Turbine has become a real Northwest affair, installed by Cumbrian company Wind Turbine Services. HFM Consulting Engineers Ltd based in Manchester and Liverpool also provided assistance with the planning application and project management.

The Turbine benefits from an advanced technology dampening system that allows it to continue operating even in extreme weather conditions. Hinged blades automatically fold inwards to ensure a constant spinning speed and allow the optimum amount of energy to be generated. This model was the first to be supplied by the manufacturer with this innovative capability.

As part of the Northwest Regional Economic Strategy (RES) the NWDA works with partners to promote energy efficiency and recognises the need to utilise alternative energy sources to ensure continued sustainable growth for the region.

(JM)