Skip to main content
BBC NEWS / SOUTH EAST WALES
Graphics VersionBBC Sport Home
News Front Page | Africa | Americas | Asia-Pacific | Europe | Middle East | South Asia | UK | Business | Health | Science & Environment | Technology | Entertainment | Also in the news | Have Your Say |
UK Contents:  England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales | UK Politics | Magazine

Thursday, 14 June 2007, 06:26 GMT 07:26 UK

Wind-powered computer for school

A computer powered by its own wind turbine is being set up at a Cardiff school as part of the city's aim to reduce its "carbon footprint".

The computer, at Fitzalan High School, is one of a number of measures being undertaken to reduce energy waste, including light controls in classrooms.

The city council wants to reduce carbon emissions by 60% from its non-domestic buildings and waste by 2018.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are thought to be linked to climate change.

A newly-refurbished swimming pool has been fitted with a cover to reduce heating and ventilation costs at the school.

Energy-efficient, eco-quiet computers have also been introduced, including the wind-powered model, to illustrate renewable energy to pupils.




E-mail this to a friend

RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Cardiff Council
Fitzalan High School
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites



SEARCH BBC NEWS: 

News Front Page | Africa | Americas | Asia-Pacific | Europe | Middle East | South Asia | UK | Business | Health | Science & Environment | Technology | Entertainment | Also in the news | Have Your Say |
UK Contents:  England | Northern Ireland | Scotland | Wales | UK Politics | Magazine

NewsWatch | Notes | Contact us | About BBC News | Profiles | History

^ Back to top | BBC Sport Home | BBC Homepage | Contact us | Help | ©