Two 2.5MW wind turbines on 90-metre towers will provide 50% of the retailer’s factory/distribution centre to join the global trend for businesses to reduce carbon footprint.
Despite a considerable amount of objections by residents during the planning stage, the council has passed the plans. 31 letters were written by residents who are living within 1 kilometre of the site. The complaints were made about the noise and shadow flicker created by the turbines and that they would have a negative impact on their quality of life. They have also branded an “immense eyesore”. Furthermore, the Gwent Wildlife Trust objected because of the possible impact on local wildlife.
Each turbine is able to produce the equivalent amount of energy needed to power 500 homes and any surplus power generated will be exported back to the national grid to help meet local energy demands.
The project will also save around 3,200 tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere each year, helping Tesco achieve its goal of becoming a zero-carbon company by 2050.
