UK city of Leeds approves planning of region’s tallest wind turbine

The United Kingdom’s city of Leeds in West Yorkshire will be the site of a 125-meter tall, 2.5-megawatt-generating wind turbine, which is said to be one of the largest in the region, according to The Yorkshire Evening Post yesterday (June 9). Approval has been given for the planning of a turbine at the Knostrop sewage treatment facility in Cross Green. The three-bladed turbine, which is 90 meters in diameter, will help power the plant that treats 456,000 cubic meters of sewage daily.

Some concerns have been raised to the city council about the construction of the turbine. Its impact on the 1,500-acre historic estate of Temple Newsam had been discussed, specifically the issue of the turbine’s visibility due to its height. It has reportedly been concluded, however, that any such impact would be minimal. The turbine would remain in view from junction 45 of the M1, a main Leeds gateway.

It has also been reportedly stated by the council that despite the turbine’s visibility from the M1, the turbine could be seen “as a very positive feature for the city” in terms of renewable energy, said The Yorkshire Evening Post.

The planning consent for the turbine is also viewed as an enhancement of the Cross Green sewage treatment works, which would be running on green energy upon the turbine’s installation.

UK city of Leeds approves planning of region’s tallest wind turbine

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