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Investing in a community wind farm

Members of the public can now buy a stake in a cleaner safer energy future for Britain.

The Fenland Green Power Co-Operative is offering shares in a new wind farm to members of the public. The scheme is modelled on the highly successful Baywind Co-operative in Cumbria.

Harnessing the wind

Community owned wind turbines

Wind turbines at Deeping St Nicholas

Two of the eight turbines at the site in Deeping St Nicholas will be owned by the community. The two turbines will provide enough green electricity to power more than 2,100 homes.

If the UK is serious about meeting its targets to cut carbon emissions, we must switch to clean and safe energy sources like wind.

Investing for the future

Back in March the Government signed a landmark agreement to source 20% of Europe’s total energy from renewables by 2020.

Everyone can play a part to help reach these targets.

Britain is the windiest country in Europe. So harnessing wind power can make a real difference towards cutting our carbon dioxide emissions.

More information on how to buy shares in the Fenland Green Power Co-Operative is available at the developer’s site.

Friends of the Earth does not recommend or guarantee any investments. If you wish to make such an investment you should seek advice from a professional independent financial advisor on your individual financial needs and circumstances.

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