Turbine arrives at Merton Abbey Mills (From Your Local Guardian)
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Turbine arrives at Merton Abbey Mills
3:16pm Thursday 27th March 2008 in
Merton Abbey Mills has taken delivery of its new wind turbine following delays caused by the recent windy weather.
Once erected the turbine will power the entire Colour House Theatre making it the country's first stage run entirely on renewable energy.
"This is going to have a tremendous impact and if nothing else will save us an enormous amount of money," said Peter Walder from the theatre.
"We won't have to pay an electricity bill ever again which is incredible news."
“We won’t have to pay an electricity bill ever again which is incredible news.”
Peter Walder
Engineers had been unable to dismantle the vertical-axis turbine as it underwent final tests at a Pembrokeshire factory two weeks ago.
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Blown away: Owner of Merton Abbey Mills Terry Buckland and Peter Walder from Colour House Theatre
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