Domestic wind turbines ‘could be part of Guernsey’s energy plan’

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Jack Silver

BBC News, Guernsey

BBC A man stands next to a white wind turbine, which is made of two curved, vertical sails on a flat base. The turbine is slightly shorter than the man.BBC

Electricity from domestic turbines could be stored in batteries or sold to the island’s electricity grid, Jamie Clark said

Domestic wind turbines could form part of Guernsey’s renewable energy future, a local green energy firm has said.

The Little Green Energy Company (LGEC) said the turbines could be part of the island’s “renewable ecosystem” alongside solar panels and offshore wind farms.

Guernsey Electricity Limited (GEL), which runs the island’s electricity distribution network, said renewable technology was the “right step” for the island to take.

However, it warned domestic wind generation could impact the electricity grid’s stability without proper planning.

Little Green Energy Company A white wind turbine on a granite pier with a lighthouse and some islands in the background. The wind turbine is made of two curved, vertical sails on a flat base with solar panels on it. It is 1.8m (5.9ft) tall.Little Green Energy Company

Jamie Clark said domestic wind turbines could be installed on a flat surface and generate enough energy to power several small appliances

One domestic wind turbine has already been installed in Guernsey generating 500W,…

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