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Ecoisland aims to make Isle of Wight energy self-sufficient

Ecoisland aims to make Isle of Wight energy self-sufficient

Led by Ecoisland, the Isle of Wight could become the UK’s first energy self-sufficient region by 2020. But anti-wind turbine opposition may constrain its plans of using renewable energy, as Oscar Tollast discovers

Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner supports Ecoisland

Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner supports Ecoisland

Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner reaffirms support for Ecoisland, but reveals this wouldn’t come at the expense of protecting areas of outstanding beauty.

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett calls for more wind energy

Green Party leader Natalie Bennett calls for more wind energy

Listen to Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party for England and Wales, voice her support for wind energy, as ThWART’s Bob Denman argues the visual impact of turbines isn’t properly represented in planning applications.

Map: Wind turbine applications contested by ThWART

Map: Wind turbine applications contested by ThWART

A number of applications have been made for wind turbines on the Isle of Wight. The map highlights the applications ThWART has successfully fought against.

Gallery: Green scenery of the Isle of Wight

Gallery: Green scenery of the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight is known as the Garden Isle, the Magic Isle, and even Dinosaur Island. This gallery depicts the island’s tourist hotspots.

Gallery: Sites of notable Isle of Wight wind turbine applications

Gallery: Sites of notable Isle of Wight wind turbine applications

A number of industrial size wind turbine applications have been made on the Isle of Wight in recent years. This gallery looks at sites contested by ThWART.

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