Windfarm

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High on the moors above Ogden Water is the Ovenden Moor Windfarm. Perhaps the single most visible symbol of mans impact on the local environment, as it can be observed for miles around.

The windfarm has been in operation since June 1993 when "Yorkshire Windpower Ltd", a joint venture between Yorkshire Water and Yorkshire Electricity, built the farm on water catchment land owned by Yorkshire Water.

The 9.2 MW windfarm has 23 wind turbines, producing enough electricity for about 7,500 homes. The power is fed directly into the national grid.