Construction

Project History:

Work started on the first wind farm in the South East at Watchfield near Swindon in July 2007 with completion on target in January 2008.

The first two turbines began generating electricity on the 19 February 2008 with the remaining three by the end of the month.

Siemens began to erect the turbines on the 23 January 2008 with construction completed by 30th January (by floodlight as you can see in the photo).

Siemens staff were on site to over see the assembly, while the co-op directors took photos.

Construction Gallery

Westmill Sustainable Energy Trust (WeSET) is the charity set up by members of both Westmill Wind and Solar Cooperatives to spread the benefits of Westmill to the wider community. We carry out a wide range of activities, the core being educational work, local energy conservation and renewable energy initiatives and arts projects. As well as arranging guided tours of the site, once every two years WeSET organise a large event to promote community energy to the general public. Our hope is to encourage others to set up similar community owned renewable schemes.

As well as arranging guided tours of the site, once every two years WeSET organise a large event to promote community energy to the general public. Our hope is to encourage others to set up similar community owned renewable schemes.