Bristol City Council is seeking bids from major wind developers to build two wind turbines at Avonmouth.
Planning approval was granted in January 2009 for turbines with a capacity of up to 3 MW each but final details will be subject to a formal tender process.
They are expected to cost between £5-6m although this will be recovered through savings on the council’s energy bills and sales made on the electricity produced.
Council leader Barbara Janke said: “This is an important step in Bristol becoming the first local authority in the country to develop our own wind turbines. The wind turbines will demonstrate our determination to encourage clean, green energy and make a clear statement of intent in our efforts to reduce the city’s carbon footprint. Bristol now has the lowest carbon emissions of England’s major cities (excluding London) with overall reductions of 15% since 2005, and 20% per capita.
“Wind turbines are already well established in Avonmouth and the public consultation we held for this project showed overwhelming public support for our plans. I’d urge wind developers to come forward to help us deliver this exciting renewable
