16/06/2026
A great day for our AGM and site visit on Saturday, and pleased to have the chance to show the Mayor of Barrow, Cllr Kay Hyland, the work we are doing! 🌤️
Mayor Visits High Winds Community Energy
The Mayor of Barrow, Cllr Kay Hyland, was pleased to accept an invitation to attend the AGM of High Winds Community Energy, followed by a site visit to the organisation’s wind turbines on the skyline above Furness.
High Winds Community Energy is a non-profit organisation that owns and operates five wind turbines with a total generating capacity of 11.5 MW. Through its community fund, the organisation supports local charities, sports clubs and community groups with projects that help to decarbonise and insulate community facilities, reduce food poverty, and lower carbon emissions and environmental impacts across the area.
To date, the organisation has distributed hundreds of thousands of pounds to local groups through its community fund, making a significant contribution to communities throughout Furness.
The Mayor was interested to learn more about the organisation’s work and the positive impact its funding has had across the local area. Conditions during the visit were particularly windy, providing a clear demonstration of why the site is so well suited for renewable energy generation.
Further information about High Winds Community Energy can be found at www.highwinds.coop.
