The entities likely to benefit from the greater part of the fe ed-in tariff payments would seem to be Infinergy and its owner, a large Dutch construction multinational, Koop Holding.

The American Wind Energy Association’s “Wind Energy Siting Handbook” has some useful guidance for wind farm operators.  Chapter 7 “Public Outreach,” advises that “The most successful wind energy projects are those in which all stakeholders feel a sense of ownership and empowerment.  The challenge is to promote this inclusiveness to gain allies without losing control over the process.”

The details of the agreement between Infinergy and TRESOC have not been made public, but we are told that Infinergy is to have a minimum 51% holding, which would appear to give it complete control over the project for the next 25 years.  If the project turns out to be a disaster for the locality (e.g. tourists stop visiting the Totnes area) TRESOC appears to have no right to halt the project.