Airport first to harness wind power
24.01.08
Liverpool Airport has become the first commercial airport in the UK to install and operate wind turbines. The initiative is one of a number the airport is taking to minimise its impact on the environment.
Two 15-metre-high, 6 kilowatt turbines have been installed either side of the airport's main approach road. A spokesman said that they provide a 'dramatic gateway' to the hub that is visible to all passengers. Each turbine generates enough electricity to power a standard 4-6 bedroom house.
The turbines are currently installed on a trial to assess the effect they have on sensitive air traffic control equipment, but could lead to the installation of more turbines to boost green power generation at the airport.
Andrew Dutton, Liverpool Airport's environment manager, said: 'We will continually look at ways to minimise the environmental impact of operating a growing regional airport. These wind turbines, along with other renewable energy sources, could play an important part in the airport's future development.'
This is the second time that the airport has implemented pioneering environmental initiatives, after being the first UK hub to introduce its own carbon offsetting - known as 'Last Call!' - 18 months ago. This scheme gives passengers the opportunity to donate money towards planting trees to offset the carbon emissions of their flight.
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