Moorfields pupil puts names to Michelin’s Turbines

Ryan Penny, from Moorfield PS, winner of the name the Michelin windmills competition is pictured receiving his prize of a mini iPad from Sharon Mullan (communications manager) and Kathy Simpson (personnel manager). Ryan named the windmills "Mich" and "Ellen". INBT21-201AC

Ryan Pennie from Moorfields Primary School, received an iPad mini for his clever adaptation of the Company’s name while the school was awarded £150 towards an environmental project.

The names were voted for by staff at Michelin’s Ballymena site from a shortlist of six entries which were selected from more than 400 original submissions.

The two turbines, which have been fully operation since mid-February, will significantly reduce the company’s dependence on conventional carbon emitting fuels, with any additional electricity generated entering the local grid system. By cutting energy costs, the company is helping to lower its operational expenditure to improve its competitiveness.

Extending congratulations to Ryan and Moorfields PS, Kathy Simpson, Personnel Manager at Michelin Ballymena said: “The wind turbines have been a welcome asset for us as they help us to overcome the challenge of increased energy costs, particularly as energy prices in Northern Ireland far surpass those in Europe. It’s been great to see the level of support from the community and they have really embraced our efforts to lower our environmental impact.”