The North West currently has enough onshore
wind installed (282 megawatts) to power
over 150,000 homes. It also has a strong
manufacturing heritage, with companies making
both small and medium wind towers, and
elements of larger wind turbines. Both Vestas
and Peel Energy have their UK headquarters in
the North West. We estimate that the region
will receive over £400 million from the lifetime
of its installed onshore wind projects.