University of Nottingham unveils wind turbine plans
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The University of Nottingham has unveiled plans to erect three wind turbines on the banks of the River Trent to power its main campus.
The turbines, measuring 125m (410ft) high, would meet one third of the electricity needs of the University Park site.
It is hoped carbon emissions would be reduced by 7,000 tonnes per year, the university said.
A public exhibition and consultation will begin at the start of next year.
Impact on funding
If approved, the turbines would be placed on university land adjacent to the River Trent near Clifton Bridge.
Professor Alan Dodson said: "Wind energy is a clean, renewable source of energy which produces no greenhouse gas emissions or waste products, thus helping in the battle against climate change.
"This proposal will help The University of Nottingham to play its part in reducing the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
"Success in reducing our carbon footprint will also have an impact on the amount of funding that we receive from the Higher Education Funding Council for England, thus helping to ensure that we can continue to pursue our agenda of excellence in education and world-leading research."