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130-metre Spondon wind turbine visit today

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The Derby Telegraph will today visit the site of two new 130 metre high wind-turbines in Spondon.

The visit will include a site introduction and a presentation by renewable energy specialist Jon Beeson.

The turbines have split opinion in the village.

Linda Pringle, of Mercian Mews, is unhappy with them and thinks they could have a negative effect on the price of her property.

The 65-year-old said: "I'm very angry and annoyed at them because they're awful.

"I can see them from my bedroom and I don't want them on my doorstep. They could devalue the price of my house which would be through no fault of mine."

Michael Longden, 22, of Monsal Drive, is pleased with them. He said: "I think they're wicked. I'm not fussed by the view and I won't be bothered by any noise."

Severn Trent Water received permission to erect the structures at Derby Sewage Treatment Works, in Megaloughton Lane, last year.

They will produce about 10,000 megawatts of electricity, which is the equivalent of supplying around 3,000 homes with power.

The turbines dominate the skyline and are clearly visible for drivers entering the city at Brian Clough Way.

Both turbines measure 130m, which is twice the height of Derby Cathedral's tower

Wind will need to reach 6mph for the turbines to start to generate. If winds exceed 60mph then they will come to a natural stop and will no longer be able to generate.

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