Environment
and Sustainability Committee
Inquiry into Energy
Policy and Planning in Wales
EPP 67 – Pat Atkinson
Dear Sirs,
The proposed number of wind farms and a hub station in North Powys are unacceptable for a number of reasons:
Tan 8 is out of date
North Powys already has its share of wind farms
These developments will irrevocably spoil this rural environment
The health of local residents will be adversely affected according to the latest evidence, and the stress on established rural communities is being ignored
Tourism is a major revenue source here which will be negatively affected
The psychological/ spiritual contribution of the wonderful landsape is being ignoredat a time when depression and anxiety disorders are on the increase
The environmental effects have not been researched
The transport issues during the construction process have not been sufficiently researched
The turbines only have a life of 25 years and the construction companies are not required to remove them after the end of their active lives
Turbines only operate at a low percentage of their capacity and are inefficient, and expensive, the only profit is made by the heavily subsidised construction companies
WAG should lead the way by exploring the use of solar energy and reduction of wasteful energy use
Once constructed the turbines will result in a very few local job opportunities
This consultation process is heavily weighted in favour of the construction firms with their greater rewsources
Yours sincerely,
Pat Atkinson