The Gamlingay Community Wind Turbine

A group of Gamlingay residents have formed a company to install a single 33m diameter wind turbine just outside the village. All residents will have an opportunity to invest in a local project that the village can be proud of that will significantly offset the village carbon footprint. Part of the profit will be used to provide a regular income to the village to be spent on local charities, hence the title ‘Community Turbine’. It will be funded foremost by local individuals and businesses. There will be absolutely no need for funding from the Parish Council or anyone who does not want to be involved.

This website provides information and news about the turbine and is regularly updated. We would be grateful for enquiries from anyone interested in being involved in the project and from anyone with ideas on how the income for the village should be spent.

Latest News: Planning Application Approved

On 4 April 2012, South Cambridgeshire District Council passed our planning application.

We are very grateful to all the villagers who have supported us with their time and skills and, just as important, all the moral support we have received.

We know that this project has raised a lot of sincerely held concerns. However, we believe that in a few months the turbine will be in operation, generating income for the village and offsetting CO2 emissions, without any detrimental effects.

This website remains open and will be updated as the project develops. Anyone who wants more information on the project is, as always, welcome to get in touch.