RWE npower renewables, the company developing the Atlantic Array offshore wind farm in the Bristol Channel has today announced a revised date for submitting their application to the Planning Inspectorate.

To ensure they can give full consideration to all the feedback generated by their consultation on the proposed wind farm, the company has decided to make their submission in spring 2013 as opposed to the original date of December 2012.

Craig Harwood, Atlantic Array Development Manager said: “The latest consultation period closed on August 31^st this year, but we received a number of responses from statutory bodies, interested parties and the public after this date.“

“In order to give reasonable consideration to all the responses we have received, both during the consultation period in the summer and afterwards, we’ve decided to submit the planning application during the spring of 2013.   This will mean we can consider all of the feedback thoroughly before submitting our application.”

“We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to join in with our consultation on the Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm.”     

The RWE npower renewables sponsored final showdown of the British Kitesurfing Association’s (BKSA) national tour started Sunday - Oct 14^th.

The  Kitetastic Finals Week at Westward Ho!, near Barnstaple will involve over 100 competitors throughout the week long event which will finish with the BKSA British Champions being crowned at a special prize giving evening on Saturday 20 October.

The competition will feature top female and male kitesurfers who will compete in the water in freestyle, race and wave events, whilst on the beach competitors will take part in freestyle kite landboard and kite buggy competitions.

Craig Harwood, Development Manager at RWE npower renewables said: "We are delighted to be main sponsor of the BKSA national final and to have played a role in bringing the event to the shores of Westward Ho!. We're sure it will prove to be a fantastic sporting occasion for competitors and spectators alike.

“As one of the country’s leading producers of windpower, and the developer of Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm, RWE npower renewables is a perfect partner for these championships and we are looking forward to an exciting tournament which will provide a fitting end to the BKSA’s national tour."

With a packed competition schedule and coaching and training sessions also taking place throughout the week, event organisers are encouraging spectators to come and enjoy the action which is free and open to the public.
For more information on the BKSA tour go to:

www.britishkitesurfingassociation.co.uk
 
Pictures of the event and the eventual winners will be posted on this site