The impact of climate change is significant and few can argue the need for alternative ways of meeting the increasing demand for safe, sustainable, environmentally friendly energy generation.
Wellington is renowned for windy conditions and Greater Wellington Regional Council have demonstrated their preference for wind generation by awarding UK based company Renewable Energy Sources (RES) with a contract to develop a Wind Farm at Puketiro Regional Park, Pauatahanui.
With the proposed site and development understood to become the largest wind farm in the world, visually impacting areas as far away as Hutt Valley and Porirua and growing concern over health issues, not everyone can celebrate the decision to harness wind energy as the right answer.