The wind will power a Fife school when it opens its doors later this year.
Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes is to have a wind turbine on campus to provide electricity to the £31.5 million building when classes begin in August.
Standing at a height of 26 metres, the Quiet Revolution vertical axis turbine will be installed as part of a drive by Fife Council to reduce its carbon footprint at educational sites.
Glenrothes area committee approved the proposals after being granted assurances that noise generated would not affect classes or nearby homes.
Head teacher Alan Pithie said: “I’m delighted that the wind turbine application has been passed.
“The wind turbine forms part of the energy strategy of the new Auchmuty High School. This should see up to 80% of the school’s energy needs being met by biomass and other renewable energy sources, representing a huge saving.
“The money saved on heating and lighting can clearly be redirected and invested in educational resources and equipment.”
