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17 Apr 2014 14:59
News Release 17 April 2014
Renewable Energy Generation Ltd ("REG" "The Company")
Planning permission granted for wind project
Renewable Energy Generation Limited (AIM: WIND), the UK renewable energy group, today announces that planning permission has been granted for its single wind turbine Barlborough project in Derbyshire.
The decision, which is subject to a six week legal challenge period, permits construction of a turbine measuring up to 86.5m, capable of generating approximately 2GWh per annum.
REG has a further 13 projects in the planning system awaiting determination.
Andrew Whalley, Chief Executive Officer, said: "This site benefits from excellent wind conditions so this is a very welcome decision. We look forward both to progressing to construction and establishing a Community Fund to support local good causes."
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Enquiries:
Renewable Energy Generation Limited Andrew Whalley, Chief Executive Officer David Crockford, Finance Director Ian Lawrence, Communications Manager | +44 (0)1483 901 790 |
Cenkos (Corporate Broker) Bobbie Hilliam/Max Hartley | +44 (0)20 73978900 |
City Profile Simon Courtenay/ | +44 (0)20 7448 3244 |
Notes to editors
Renewable Energy Generation Ltd (REG) is a UK renewable energy group. Its main business is the development, construction and operation of wind farms and generating power from refined used cooking oil.
REG Windpower: based in Truro and Bath, UK, it currently operates 14 wind projects in Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, County Durham, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Lancashire and Gwynedd, with a total capacity of 67.2MW and has a development pipeline of over 1,000MW.
REG Bio-Power UK Ltd: based in Nottingham, UK: it operates electricity generation plant powered by fuel recovered from used cooking oil.
Headquartered in Jersey, REG was admitted to trading on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, in May 2005 (AIM: WIND).
www.renewableenergygeneration.co.uk
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