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Hewlett Is Harnessing The Power Of Wind At Its Training Centre In Leeds
Hewlett Civil Engineering, one of Yorkshire’s leading privately owned companies has installed a 14m high wind turbine capable of generating 2.4kw on land at its purpose-built Training Centre at Cross Green in Leeds.
The dynamic new feature has been erected following receipt of planning permission and is the first wind turbine in the busy industrial estate to generate pollution-free power for Hewlett’s offices helping it beat rapidly rising energy costs.
Alan Cooper, Managing Director of Hewlett Civil Engineering, said: “As well as reducing our energy consumption and carbon emissions, there are substantial financial rewards to be gained from implementing energy efficiency measure such as small wind turbines.
“The wind turbine is part of our overall commitment to developing alternative renewable energy sources. It is vitally important that we do as much as we can to increase renewable energy in Leeds and this will make a small but valuable contribution to reducing the city's reliance on fossil fuels.
“It is a great advertisement for wind power, showing that it is an attractive, economical and sustainable source of energy. It also demonstrates that wind turbines work in harmony with all aspects of the landscape.”
Hewlett Renewables, a division of Hewlett Civil Engineering, is certified under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme as an approved installer of small wind turbines. It provides a comprehensive range of civil engineering and construction services covering all aspects of site preparation and installation to tailored training and maintenance packages.
The Renewables division has an established supply chain relationship with Sykamore Ltd, a company dedicated to optimising small-wind generation projects through expert site design and turbine selection.
This enables Hewlett to offer a complete package for landowners wishing to reap the benefits of small-wind including a zero-capital option for those looking to lower their energy bills without having to invest.
Lee Ferreday from Hewlett supervised the erection of the turbine mast. He commented: “Hewlett is keen to support environmental initiatives, and with this turbine at Cross Green we are delighted to be able to continue our commitments to protecting the environment. As a company we are committed to reducing our carbon foot print but this also represents our commitment to the Renewables arm of the business.”