Eighteen potential sites have been identified, with volunteer Site Champions undertaking to investigate their potential, establish ownership, and make an initial approach to the landowner, to gauge interest.

Wiltshire Community Wind Energy group held its first AGM in Salisbury on April 21 2009.

The group has made good progress since it was started last year by Jack Mason of Trowbridge, attracting local supporters of wind energy from backgrounds ranging from flood defence, archaeology, IT, energy efficiency, aviation technology and education.

So far it has carried out a mapping exercise of the county, establishing sites of highest wind speed and height above sea level, and eliminating areas which might prove controversial such as near airfields or MOD land, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and archaeological sites.

Eighteen potential sites have been identified, with volunteer Site Champions undertaking to investigate their potential, establish ownership, and make an initial approach to the landowner, to gauge interest.

Contacts have also been established with existing wind farm operators, renewable energy supply companies and community energy organisations, to obtain advice and support.

For more information on wind power and the group’s activities, see our website at http://www.wiltshirewind.org.uk/
or email us: info@wiltshirewind.org.uk

Rachel Ross