125-metre wind turbine approved at Port of Hull
Councillors give green light to Port of Hull 125-metre wind turbine plans
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Councillors on Hull City Council’s planning committee have unanimously approved plans for a 125-metre wind turbine at the Port of Hull. The turbine is set to be built at King George Dock at the port.
At a meeting of the council’s planning committee on Wednesday, April 29, members unanimously approved the plans put forward by Associated British Ports (ABP). There are also plans for another turbine nearby, on East Riding Council’s land.
At 125m, the turbine would be slightly shorter than the Reckitt’s chimney, opposite the River Hull from Bank Side. The chimney, which is visible around much of Hull, is 141m tall. Once built, the turbine is set to be in place until April 2061.
At the committee meeting, a guest spoke on behalf of ABP. He said: “Although this proposal is related to Hull, it forms part of a broader portfolio of five applications across the Humber; including sites at Immingham and Grimsby.”
“This project makes a direct contribution to ABP’s commitment to be net zero by 2040,” he added before saying “energy security is also a major benefit.
“Industrial electricity prices remain volatile and uncapped. With on-site generation helping to reduce exposure to market shocks, cost control to ABP and its customers and provides a foundation for growth. Current global event only emphasise this point.”
The chair of the planning committee, Cllr Diana Hatcher, said: “I’m all for renewable energy and have been for a long time. Unlike some, I think they turbines look quite stately and quite nice, although they’re not everyone’s cup of tea.”
Fellow committee member, Cllr Terry Keel said: “It’s an industrial area. We should be encouraging people to put turbines in along the shores.”