During a record breaking month (December 2013) for wind energy generation, international renewable energy consultancy Natural Power managed the energy produced to power 1 in 50 homes in the UK – 2% of the UK’s total electricity generation.
Wind generation hit record breaking highs in December as wind power supplied enough electricity for the National Grid to power more than 5.7 million homes (a total of 2,841,080 MWh of electricity) – supplying 10% of Britain’s total electricity demand.
Natural Power currently provide Asset Management services to over 2GW of the 10.5 GW onshore and offshore installed capacity – 20% of the UK’s total wind capacity. Therefore, throughout the month of December, Natural Power was responsible for the management of 2% of electricity provision in the UK, on behalf of its Clients.
Natural Power’s Asset Management team currently manage 118 wind farms globally, including 13 in Ireland and 2 in North America, representing some 1197 turbines.
Commenting on this statement, Natural Power’s Director of Asset Management, Andy Howie said: “Natural Power are at the forefront of providing Asset Management services internationally. Managing 2% of the UK’s total electricity demand in such a triumphant month for the renewable energy sector is testament to our vision of being the No. 1 Asset Management provider globally.”
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Press release, January 21, 2014; Image: naturalpower