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UK Wind Week will be promoting the benefits and opportunities offered by wind energy in terms of sustainability, economic prosperity and energy security.
• The UK is the windiest country in Europe – we could power our country several times over using this free fuel. A modern 2.5MW turbine at a reasonable site will generate 6.5 million unites of electricity each year, enough to meet the annual needs of over 1,400 households, make 230 million cups of tea or run a computer for 2,250 years;
• Wind energy is the fastest growing source of electricity in the world;
• 80% per cent of people in the UK are in support of wind energy, according to official Government surveys;
• Together, wind, wave and tidal can supply over 30% of the UK’s electricity by 2020, resulting in £70 billion of investment;
• The wind, wave and tidal sectors are set to create 60,000 direct jobs in the next decade, up from 5,000 today, providing a major contribution to the EU’s targets on lowering carbon emissions.
When: Sat 13th June to Sunday 21st June 2009
Where: At over 20 wind farms across the UK.
Check the above embracewind.com website for details of opening times, activities and locations.
Photo opportunities:
The week will be launched with a photocall on Thursday 11th June in London. Details tbc. Photo opportunities may also be found at individual participating sites. Please contact sites direct to enquire.
Interviewees:
• Charles Anglin, Director of Communications, BWEA
• Nick Medic, Communications Manager, BWEA
• Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive, BWEA
For further information about UK Wind Week 2009, please contact:
Nick Medic, Communications Manager, BWEA
T: 0207 901 3013
Lucinda Roberts, Senior Account Executive, Mistral PR
T: 01869 352 729
Distributed on behalf of BWEA by NeonDrum
Nicky Davis, T: +44 7747 017654
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