The concept - how did it come about?

The Durham County Council Renewable Energy Strategy (January 1995) identified twenty-four sites where wind energy could be used to supply electricity.

The strategy recommended that "the County Council determine feasibility of a demonstration wind turbine at a school or suitable Durham County Council building and if feasible, install it."

Cassop was chosen because of its ideal situation and conditions. Northern Electric agreed to be our partners in the project with matched funding. The project will help in the debate on the future of community scale wind turbines.