B&Q Question Wind Turbines
Retailer B&Q are investing £150,000 in a study on wind turbines after a report by Encraft last month questioned their effectiveness.
The report stated that they only performed a fraction of what the manufacturer claims were and B&Q have ‘temporarily’ sidelined Windsave turbines.
David Cameron seemed ahead of the rest when he installed a wind turbine on top of his home in North Kensington last year.
His move however came under criticism as he lives on a street that does not see much wind, when turbines should be placed on smooth topped hills with no obstructions such as buildings and trees.
Many claimed it to be a political gimmick and seemed justified in this statement when the turbine was taken down due to wrong positioning and never went back up.
Wind turbines at B&Q can cost between £1,900 and £18,000 depending on size and type of system and they can last up to twenty years.
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Paul Bradshaw says:
Good structure and good story – but where are the links? Where did you get this from?
Feb. 24 at 9:30 amGaZ says:
I’ve thought about investing in one of these, as I live near the top of a hill in (what seems to be) a windy location, but I still haven’t decided if the cost is worth it…
Interesting blog, btw! I’ll keep reading!
Feb. 24 at 12:09 pmGeorgie Campbell says:
Twenty years! Blimey…
Wind turbines have been regularly featured in local news over the last few years as people object to them “ruining” the countryside, or picturesque views…
Have a look at http://bit.ly/bOAXj http://bit.ly/7qlBR to see the some of the opposition…
But if you can’t put a wind turbine on your house, in your back garden or in the countryside without someone moaning.. what other alternatives are there??
Feb. 24 at 2:49 pmJ E S Bradshaw says:
For a full copy of the Encraft Warwick Wind Trial Report, which studied the performance over 12 months of 26 micro-wind generators in actual locations across the UK, visit Encraft’s website, http://www.encraft.co.uk, or http://www.warwickwindtrials.org.uk.
Feb. 26 at 8:48 amNatalie Adcock says:
Interesting links, Georgie. There seems to be a lot of scepticism about wind turbines at the moment, but I think that we should all be supportive even if it is only remotely helping the environment.
Feb. 26 at 7:49 pmGeorgie Campbell says:
Thats true.. I just think some people like to moan for the sake of it!
Feb. 27 at 10:09 pm