Tallest wind turbine planned

Plans for a wind farm which includes the country's tallest turbine will be given the go-ahead in the New Year, it has been reported.
Councillors in Northumberland look set to give the green light to the seafront development at Blyth Harbour for seven huge turbines, with the largest one measuring 163 metres from base to tip - three times the height of Nelson's Column.
The development would replace the nine existing turbines which stand just 45 metres high and have been operating since 1993, but whose technology has become outdated.
The new, bigger turbines, most of which will stand 125 metres tall, will take the place of the existing windmills which are situated on a pier stretching into the North Sea.
The biggest would be placed near the village of Cambois - to the anger of some local residents.
The wind turbine plans were submitted to Wansbeck Council in July, and according to the Journal newspaper, planning officials are recommending councillors give their approval at a meeting next week.
Forecasts state the development will produce enough power for 11,600 homes, and will cover around 10% of Northumberland's renewable energy target.

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