As others across the city are cursing the current raging weather conditions, residents at Greenhouse, the UK's greenest high-tech homes and offices, are welcoming the wild wind, as the two wind turbines mounted on the roof of the building have generated enough electricity to make 6250 cups of tea… and that's just in one day!

Meter readings at Greenhouse in Beeston show that the two turbines generated 172 kilowatts per hour (Kwh) during Saturday 5th February alone, which is staggering when compared to the 310Kwh generated during the full month of December.

With Leeds being battered by strong winds since last Thursday the total kWh generated in the first week of February at Greenhouse, which has 172 apartments and 15,000 sqft of office space, is 534Kwh.

Saturday's energy could also be used to light 1000 energy saving lightbulbs for 24 hours or power 430 A rated washing machines set at 30 degrees for a wash.

Fraser Stride, Director at Citu, the developers behind Greenhouse, said: “Whilst many people are understandably fed up with the strong winds, it's great news for residents and office workers at Greenhouse as their electricity bills will all be reduced by the power generated by the turbines.

“This is the first example of really heavy winds that we've experienced and we're glad we can help people benefit from this weather.”

Each home in Greenhouse has its own personalised energy tracking system, accessible via the TV so residents can view their energy consumption on an ongoing basis.

Greenhouse and Citu have won 12 awards for the development's commitment to sustainability. For more information visit www.greenhouseleeds.co.uk or http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/greenhouseleeds

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