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05 December 2008
GOOD ENERGY RECEIVES PLANNING APPROVAL FOR DELABOLE WIND FARM REPOWER
Good Energy Group PLC today announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Good Energy Generation Ltd, has received approval for the repowering of its wind farm at Delabole in North Cornwall at a meeting of the North Cornwall Planning and Development Committee on Tuesday 2nd December. The planning approval will allow for a proposed increase in the wind farm's output by two and half times. By decommissioning the existing ten turbines and installing four modern, more powerful turbines, the Repowering project will harness the wind resource more effectively, providing enough energy to supply over 7,500 homes. The Repowering of Delabole is Good Energy's first wind farm development project. This successful step accomplished by Good Energy's dedicated generation development team supports the company's mission to build a renewable energy portfolio to supply their growing customer base. On receiving news of the project's planning approval, Juliet Davenport, Chief Executive of Good Energy Group said: "I am delighted that Delabole wind farm has received approval to be Repowered. Delabole was the UK's first commercial wind farm and today we have reached a significant milestone in the next stage of its development. We are entering the second generation of wind energy in the UK, proving it is an economically and environmentally sustainable energy source." "By increasing the capacity of Delabole wind farm we can contribute to Cornwall's renewable energy targets, increase price stability for Good Energy's electricity supply business and take an essential step in helping the UK reduce its carbon footprint. It is thanks to the hard work of Good Energy's committed team and the unwavering support of Good Energy's customers and local residents that the planning committee voted to approve our application." The repowering of Delabole Wind Farm was generally welcomed by the local community in North Cornwall and Good Energy expects the Repowered Delabole wind farm to be operational in 2010.
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Mb: +44 (0) 7957 678 370
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7483 3343 Or Jessica Knowles, Good Energy
Tel: 01249 766770
Notes to Editor
• Delabole wind farm is the UK's first commercial wind farm which came online in 1991.
• When Repowered, Delabole wind farm is expected to generate 25,000 MW/h. Based on an average annual electricity consumption of 3,300kW/h, the Repowered wind farm will provide enough electricity for over 7,500 homes. • Good Energy Group PLC also owns Good Energy Ltd (www.goodenergy.co.uk) which is the only 100% renewable electricity supplier in the UK. Good Energy Ltd buys all of its electricity from renewable generators and doesn't buy power from fossil fuel or nuclear power stations. By choosing 100% renewable electricity, individuals are cutting their personal carbon emissions and impact on Climate Change. • Over 25,000 homes and businesses across the UK have switched to Good Energy Ltd. The electricity supplied by Good Energy Ltd comes from over 500 independent renewable generators including Delabole, that use wind, small scale hydro, solar power and sustainable biomass to generate electricity. • Good Energy Generation is wholly owned by the Good Energy Group, an independent PLC which specialises in investing in renewable energy. Good Energy Group has in the region of 1700 shareholders, of which over 90% are customers of Good Energy.
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