Banks Renewables, a UK-based energy company, announced that their onshore wind farms have produced three million megawatt hours of green energy, displacing approximately 584,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the country's electricity supply network. The company operates four onshore wind farms in Yorkshire, two in north-east England, two in north-west England, and two in Scotland.
In addition to generating clean energy, Banks Renewables' wind farms have also contributed to local communities through their community funds. These funds provide financial support for voluntary groups, environmental projects, and good causes in the respective communities. So far, around £3.5m has been distributed from these funds.
Banks Renewables' generating capacity is set to increase with the addition of the 15-turbine Kype Muir Extension Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire, which is due to come online soon. The company has also secured planning permission for the Lethans and Mill Rig Wind Farms in Scotland.
Richard Dunkley, managing director at Banks Renewables, said that the company's decision to use revenues generated from coal mining to invest in the renewable energy sector has been successful over the past two decades. He added that the wind farms not only provide environmental and energy security benefits but also contribute to the well-being of the communities in which they are located.
Dunkley emphasized the importance of maintaining the direct community contribution, especially during these challenging times. The company has recently secured planning permission to extend the lifespan of its Armistead Wind Farm in South Cumbria and is looking to do the same for four more wind farms across Yorkshire and the north-east region.
