School plans own windfarm

IT could be the way ahead for schools of the future – providing their own power from a windfarm.

Cork County VEC and Macquarie Partnerships for Ireland, have submitted plans for two 20-metre high wind turbines which will supply power for a new multi-million euro primary and secondary school in Bantry.

Noel O’Connor, chairman of Cork County VEC, said the development was the first of its type in the county. He said he hoped it would become a blueprint for all new schools.