03-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Funding for renewable energy projects in Montgomeryshire
A grant scheme is offering funding for renewable energy projects in Montgomeryshire.
The Windfall scheme, which is run by the Mid Wales Community Energy Trust, is now open for applications.
The scheme is primarily focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects within the county.
Community groups are being encouraged to apply for the second round of funding, which will provide up to £30,000 in grant funding to not-for-profit organisations in the Carno, Caersws, Trefeglwys, Dwyriw, Llanbrynmair, and Llanerfyl community council areas.
For community groups outside these areas but still within Montgomeryshire, up to £10,000 in grant funding is available per project.
The scheme is also open to low-carbon, shared, community, and active travel initiatives, as well as educational activities aimed at sustainable development.
Past beneficiaries have included village halls, football clubs, energy cooperatives, training organisations, and climate action groups.
The chair of Windfall, Andy Bull, said: "We're delighted to announce this second round of funding under our new arrangements.
"I'd like to encourage community groups to pitch in and apply for grants that could make a tangible difference to local people, especially those around the Carno wind farm and those that operate at least partially in Welsh.
"Perhaps it's about installing renewable energy measures or maybe a project that will lower a community's carbon footprint - we're open to considering a wide range of proposals."
The grant scheme is managed by the sustainability charity Severn Wye Energy Agency, which will distribute funds to successful applicants.
Severn Wye's director for Wales, Dave Gittins, said: "This funding will give an important boost to sustainability projects across Montgomeryshire.
"We're excited to see what ideas come forward and to help local communities progress on their low-carbon journeys."
The scheme is particularly interested in projects involving renewable energy generation, energy efficiency or demand-reduction measures, low-carbon, shared, community and active travel initiatives, and educational activities around sustainable development.
The current round of funding is supplied by Amegni Ltd, the owner of the Carno Wind Farm.
Interested applicants can find full guidance and application forms on the Windfall website.
Queries about the scheme or the application process can be sent to grants@
The deadline for applications to this round is June 16, 2025, with a further round of funding expected to open in August 2025.
