Author: Ana Maximiano

CASE STUDY: Supporting Local Farmers
Wryde Croft Wind Farm, near Peterborough, England

“Working here has been a good opportunity to supplement my income from the farm”

Andrew Spriggs is a local farmer who can see RES’ Wryde Croft Wind Farm from his land, in nearby Parsons Drove. Andrew has been farming since 2006, but before that he worked in construction from the age of 16.
Having turbines constructed just a stone’s throw away has provided Andrew with the chance to use his construction and farming background to earn additional income while the crops on his own land are growing. He’s currently growing wheat, beans and oil seed rape.
Wryde Croft Wind Farm offers local and convenient work prior to harvest time.
Andrew says: “I’m available to work during the quieter months before harvest. I’ve got my own plant machinery and have been helping out with the earthworks in the early construction phase for the wind farm.

He concludes: “Working here has been a good opportunity to supplement my income from the farm. I hope to invest what I earn in new equipment.”
Bob Wilson, RES Construction Site Manager, says: “Andrew is about as local as they come and we’re really pleased to offer him work on site. His background in construction and knowledge of local ground conditions has been invaluable in preparing the site.”

Wryde Croft Wind Farm—Fast Facts
No. of turbines	13
Homes equivalent	15,000+
Community benefits	£130,000pa
Local economic benefits	£6 million+