Land based Wind Turbines get thumbs up from Lib Dems

Island Liberal Democrats agreed last evening to support proposals for land based wind turbines on the Island. Experts gave presentations to party members on wind, wave, hydro, solar, gasification and anaerobic digesters. Members also supported the idea that the Island could be an unparalleled centre of excellence for research, development, experimentation and implementation of renewable energy systems.

Jill Wareham, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, said:

"We feel passionate about our Island, our young people and the future of our planet. We believe the Council's vision of Eco Island is just that - a vision; their target of 10% renewable by 2010 is way off the mark. Our members agreed last evening on a number of proposals which include supporting wind turbines on the Island plus the development and implementation of other renewable technologies.

"We were really pleased to welcome Simon Hughes MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, back to the Island for the second time in less than a month. Simon visited the Island during the Vestas' workers protest and met both management and workers so understands the wind turbine issues for the Island. Simon gave us the national perspective and is fully supportive of our proposals.

"In order to meet the challenges of climate change, fossil fuels running out and the knowledge that our gas and oil supplies coming from unreliable sources we recognise the need to take action urgently."

Presenters at the meeting were Danny Fisher from Pure Green Energy, Rob Sauven from Vestas, Lynn Clarke from Biffa and Laurie Tennant from Engenius