Press release
River Thames to power Windsor Castle
8 September 2011
Commenting on reports today that the Queen has taken delivery of two giant hydroelectric turbines that will be installed in the river Thames to power Windsor Castle with green energy, Friends of the Earth's Director of Policy and Campaigns Craig Bennett said:
"This is exciting news - we urgently need to develop clean and safe energy to tackle climate change and build a greener economy and it's great that the Royal family is showing leadership in doing so.
"Obviously schemes should be carefully located to avoid any negative environmental impacts - and in this case the Environment Agency says there'll be no adverse effects on wildlife, navigation or flood control.
"It's not just the Royals who can take advantage of the UK's huge potential for renewable energy on and offshore - from our wind and sun to our waves and river weirs.
"The Government should get on with the job of greening all of our energy supplies and ensure that communities are properly supported to produce their own clean power."
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Published by Friends of the Earth Trust
Last modified: Sep 2011
