Drumlin owns and operates 6 x 250kW turbines after raising £3.7 million in 2 successful share offers. In 2012 the co-operative raised £2.7m to build 4 turbines across Northern Ireland and in 2014 raised a further £1.2m to construct two more community owned and managed turbines.
Location
The wind turbines are located across Northern Ireland, in Aghafab, Ballyboley, Cavanoneill, Parkgate, Ballyrobert and Cavanakill.
Aims
To generate clean, green electricity and help reduce reliance on existing less environmentally-friendly energy resources.
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Facts about the Co-op
933 members | |
6 Directors, each of whom carry out roles that deliver specific support to the benefit of the Co-op | |
The Board appointed Energy4All to carry out the day-to-day management & administration of the Co-op | |
Profits from the turbines are distributed to community funds. | |
6 x 250kW turbines |