Baywind Energy Co-operative
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Baywind Energy Co-operative was the first co-operative to own wind turbines in the United Kingdom. Baywind was modelled on the similar wind turbine cooperatives and other renewable energy co-operatives that are common in Scandinavia and was founded as an Industrial and Provident Society in 1996. It now has over 1 300 members each with one vote. A proportion of the profits is invested in local community environmental initiatives through the Baywind Energy Conservation Trust.

Baywind Energy Co-operative Ltd is an Industrial & Provident Society and was formed in 1996 on the lines of co-operative models successfully pioneered in Scandinavia.1
Baywind Energy Co-operative Ltd states it is the first UK co-operative to own wind turbines.2
wind project established by Baywind Energy Co-operative in 1996. It became the UK’s first and largest community-owned project, run entirely by its 1300 members.3
Baywind Energy Co-operative was the first co-operative to own wind turbines in the United Kingdom.4
Baywind Energy Co-operative was formed in 1996 to offer community ownership of the Harlock Hill wind farm project in Cumbria.5
Baywind Energy Co-operative is reviving proposals for the Barkin Lot Windfarm (formerly Barkin House) close to the B6245 near Old Town.6

Baywind Energy Co-operative is founded in 1996.

Key people are David Eastlick and Chairman.

Baywind Energy Co-operative Ltd was formed in 1996. The first two Baywind projects enabled a community in Cumbria to invest in local wind turbines.7
In the UK, the Baywind Energy Co-operative has been a pioneer.8
wind farm, Baywind Energy Co-operative was established in 1996.9
Baywind Energy Co-Operatives was set up in 1996 in Cumbria, to invest in local wind farms.10
Baywind Energy Co-operative (BECL 2007) is an example of innovative co-ownership under a co-operative formula.11
Location
Barrow-in-Furness
England
Foundation
1996
Homepage
www.baywind.co.uk
Energy type
Wind energy projects
Formation Year
1996
Category
Buildings and structures in Cumbria
Co-operatives in the United Kingdom
Community electricity generation in the United Kingdom
Energy cooperatives
Wind farms in England
Wind power companies of the United Kingdom
Key Person
David Eastlick
Industry
Energy
Key People
David Eastlick
Chairman
Company Name
Baywind Energy Co-operative
Company Type
Limited company
Foundation Place
1996

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