The Wind Turbines near Bradworthy

Forrest Moor, Bradworthy

Between Holsworthy and Bideford, 3 turbines to south west of Bradworthy. These turbines have been built and the wind farm is operational, although one or other of the turbines is often out of action.

3 x  1MW  turbines, 246 ft high
Developer: Energie Kontor

link to bbc report of planing approval after Public Inquiry

Wheeler`s Cross

To north west of Bradworthy, by Wheeler`s Cross, 4 turbines, 410 ft high

Originally 4 x 410ft plans, changed now to 246 ft?
see:
bbc news
but rumour of more turbines, possibly 10?

November 2007 : Galsworthy Farm

Ecotricity proposal for 4 x 2.3 MW turbines at Galsworthy Farm, between the villages of Bulkworthy and Stibb Cross
Hub height 64 m, Rotor diameter 71 m, blade length 35 m
bbc website

link to details from Ecotricity (pdf)

For latest news on all these proposals, go to www.savenorthdevon.com

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