READING residents are set to enjoy behind the scenes access to one of the town’s most visible landmarks.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the Green Park wind turbine on Saturday, October 1.
The structure can generate green electricity at a rate of 4.5 kilowatts per hour every year, enough for around 1,500 homes and businesses.
Completed in November 2005, the 120m-tall windmill is one of the UK’s largest land-based windmills.
Soaring above Junction 11 of the M4 motorway, it is owned and operated by Ecotricity, an electricity supplier which looks to supply clean energy to customers across the country.
The event will give visitors the chance to find out more and is part of Reading Climate Festival, a week of free activities to inspire and encourage positive action on climate change.
The programme of events is run by Reading Climate Action Network and is supported by Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency (REDA) and The Great Big Green Week.
The tour takes place at Green Park Business Park from 2pm-3pm, with visitors asked to arrive in good time.
Tickets are free and can be booked via the link below.
For more information or to book a place, search: Green Park Wind Turbine Tour on www.eventbrite.co.uk
