A South Yorkshire wind farm belonging to Banks Renewables could be in operation for another 15 years thanks to the approval of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.
Penny Hill Wind Farm, which is south east of the town and west of the junction of the M1 and M18, has been operational since 2013. The six turbine site could now generate electricity up to 2043 under plans first tabled by Banks last year.
The firm says the site will operate under existing conditions with no new turbines and promises to protect the amenity for nearby residents. Banks also highlighted that the turbines produced more than 37,500 MWh of electricity in its last financial year - enough to power more than 12,000 homes.
