Low Carbon: Mold company West Coast Energy aims to go greener with wind turbine bid
AN ECO-firm is hoping to go greener with plans for the installation of a 35-metre wind turbine.
West Coast Energy - based in Mynydd Awel, Mold Business Park - has submitted a planning application to Flintshire County Council for an on-site generator.
Should the plan be successful, it will allow the facility to produce its own electricity and become self-sufficient.
The wind turbine will aim to provide a large proportion of the electricity required at the site, while ensuring any potential environmental impacts on the locality are kept to a minimum.
The company hopes to generate enough green power to offset up to 100% of the electricity currently used by the company.
Chris Thomas, project manager, said: "West Coast Energy is absolutely committed to developing its business throughout Wales and reducing its carbon footprint.
"We see this wind turbine as part of our continued commitment to the environment and the future low carbon economy."
The firm's £2m environmentally friendly, purpose-built headquarters were constructed in 2009.
The independent wind energy developer was set up in 1996 and employs 160 people.
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