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South Wales Argus
a day ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Publicly-owned renewable energy developer powers ahead
The farms will have the potential to generate up to 400 MW of clean electricity – enough to power 350,000 Welsh homes' annual average electricity needs, which is around a quarter of the homes in Wales. The first three proposed sites are: Clocaenog Dau Wind Farm, Denbighshire/Conwy (up to 132 MW) Glyn Cothi Wind Farm, Carmarthenshire (up to 162 MW) Carreg Wen Wind Farm, Rhondda Cynon Taf (up to 108 MW) Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru operates solely in the interests of Wales, with all profits generated reinvested in Welsh communities and public services. It is estimated the developments will create hundreds of jobs during construction and operation, with Trydan committed to involving Welsh companies throughout the process. Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru's chief executive, Richard Evans, said: 'As a Wales-wide developer, we can commit to nation-wide, strategic programmes, such as habitat management and restoration, and we look forward to working with stakeholders to define ambitious, long-term enhancements.'
Business News Wales
5 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Publicly Owned Renewable Energy Developer Announces First Projects
The publicly owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, has announced proposals for three new wind farms with the potential to generate up to 400 MW of clean electricity. That would be enough to provide the annual average electricity needs of 350,000 Welsh homes – around a quarter of the homes in Wales. In the first project announcement since Trydan's launch in 2024, the schemes will help meet the growing need for clean energy in Wales with electricity demand projected to nearly triple by 2050, the Welsh Government said. Trydan aims to develop 1 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity on Welsh public land by 2040. The first three proposed sites are: Clocaenog Dau Wind Farm, Denbighshire/Conwy (up to 132 MW) Glyn Cothi Wind Farm, Carmarthenshire (up to 162 MW) Carreg Wen Wind Farm, Rhondda Cynon Taf (up to 108 MW) All profits generated by Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru reinvested in Welsh communities and public services. The wind farms will be developed on the Welsh Government's woodland estate, which covers 126,000 hectares – 6% of Wales' total land area – and according to Welsh Government contains some of the country's best potential sites for renewable energy generation. Cutting Wales' carbon emissions is a key commitment of the Welsh Government, which aims for Wales to generate enough renewable electricity to meet 70% of what's used in Wales by 2030, rising to 100% by 2035. The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans said: 'These proposals demonstrate our commitment to harnessing Wales' abundant natural resources to generate clean energy while ensuring the benefits are felt locally. 'By developing these projects on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, we're making best use of our public land to tackle the climate emergency and create sustainable economic opportunities.' It is estimated the developments will create hundreds of jobs during construction and operation, with Trydan committed to involving Welsh companies throughout the process. More renewable energy projects are in development and will be announced later this year. Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru's Chief Executive, Richard Evans, said: 'With Trydan driving development, and with the profits from this investment retained in Wales, we have a unique opportunity to optimise the projects and the multiple benefits they bring. 'In parts of Wales suitable for infrastructure installations, and across Wales, working with delivery partners we will create and support quality, direct and indirect jobs in the renewable energy sector and supply chains, and contribute to skills initiatives. Communities will be involved and funding will support local priorities. 'As a Wales-wide developer, we can commit to nation-wide, strategic programmes, such as habitat management and restoration, and we look forward to working with stakeholders to define ambitious, long-term enhancements.'
North Wales Live
6 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Welsh Government's renewables venture wants to build wind farm in North Wales forest
The Welsh Government owned renewable energy developer Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru wants to build a new wind farm at a forest site in North Wales. The organisation has announced proposals for three new wind farms in Wales with the potential to generate up to 400 MW of electricity. They say this would be enough to power 350,000 Welsh homes' annual average electricity needs. That is around a quarter of the homes in Wales. It is the first project announcement since Trydan's launch in 2024 and the government said it will help meet the growing need for clean energy in Wales with electricity demand projected to nearly triple by 2050. Trydan is wholly owned by Welsh Government which defines its remit, and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, has oversight of activities. Trydan's ambition is to develop 1 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity on Welsh public land by 2040. All profits generated would be reinvested in Welsh communities and public services. The wind farms will be developed on the Welsh Government's woodland estate, which covers 126,000 hectares - 6% of Wales' total land area - and contains some of the country's best potential sites for renewable energy generation. The first three proposed sites are: Clocaenog Dau Wind Farm, Denbighshire/Conwy (up to 132 MW) Glyn Cothi Wind Farm, Carmarthenshire (up to 162 MW) Carreg Wen Wind Farm, Rhondda Cynon Taf (up to 108 MW) In North Wales this would - subject to planning - mean another wind farm at Clocaenog forest, where there is an existing 96MW site owned by RWE. Up to 22 wind turbines would be built, generating enough energy for the equivalent of 117,500 Welsh homes. This scheme would generate 200 construction jobs. Constructing the sites will cost around £500m and in total 67, 6MW wind turbines will be built across the three sites, if approved. The turbines are expected to be around 200m tall. Trydan said these three sites would mean 650 construction jobs over a period of up to two years, and up to 40 direct and 55 indirect jobs over 35 years. The plan is for consultation events to take place before planning permission is submitted by mid-2027. Construction, if planning permission is granted, will likely begin in the early 2030s, with energy likely to be generated from 2035. The Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans said: 'These proposals demonstrate our commitment to harnessing Wales' abundant natural resources to generate clean energy while ensuring the benefits are felt locally. By developing these projects on the Welsh Government Woodland Estate, we're making best use of our public land to tackle the climate emergency and create sustainable economic opportunities." More renewable energy projects are in development and will be announced later this year. Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru's Chief Executive, Richard Evans, said: 'With Trydan driving development, and with the profits from this investment retained in Wales, we have a unique opportunity to optimise the projects and the multiple benefits they bring. In parts of Wales suitable for infrastructure installations, and across Wales, working with delivery partners, we will create and support quality, direct and indirect jobs in the renewable energy sector and supply chains, and contribute to skills initiatives. Communities will be involved and funding will support local priorities.' 'As a Wales-wide developer, we can commit to nation-wide, strategic programmes, such as habitat management and restoration, and we look forward to working with stakeholders to define ambitious, long-term enhancements.'
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Three sites for 200m high wind turbines powering 350,000 homes revealed by Welsh Government
Three sites for 200m high wind turbines powering 350,000 homes revealed by Welsh Government The plan is to generate enough renewable electricity to meet 70% of what's used in Wales by 2030, rising to 100% by 2035 The Welsh Government-owned Trydan scheme has announced the locations of its first three wind farms (Image: Local Democracy Reporting Service ) The location of three wind farms planned by the Welsh Government has been announced. Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru intends to create 650 construction jobs through the project. The three new wind farms have the potential to generate enough electricity to power 350,000 Welsh homes' annual average electricity needs Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, which is wholly owned by the Welsh Government, aims to develop 1GW of new renewable energy generation capacity on Welsh public land by 2040. The locations of the three proposed sites are: Clocaenog Dau wind farm, Denbighshire/Conwy Glyn Cothi wind farm, Carmarthenshire Carreg Wen wind farm, Rhondda Cynon Taf Constructing the sites will cost around £500m and in total 67, 6MW wind turbines will be built across the three sites, if approved. The turbines are expected to be around 200m tall. Article continues below The wind farms will be built on the Welsh Government's woodland estate and the Welsh Government's plan is to generate enough renewable electricity to meet 70% of what's used in Wales by 2030, rising to 100% by 2035. Trydan said these three sites would mean 650 construction jobs over a period of up to two years, and up to 40 direct and 55 indirect jobs over 35 years. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here The plan is for consultation events to take place before planning permission is submitted by mid-2027. Construction, if planning permission is granted, will likely begin in the early 2030s, with energy likely to be generated from 2035. The maps below remain indicative at this point, which are subject to change through the planning process. Clocaenog Dau wind farm in Denbighshire and Conwy A zoom in of the proposed site (Image: Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru ) Up to 22 wind turbines would be built, generating enough energy for the equivalent of 117,500 Welsh homes. This scheme would generate 200 construction jobs. Glyn Cothi wind farm in Carmarthenshire A closer look (Image: Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru ) Up to 27 wind turbines would be built here, generating the equivalent of 144,000 Welsh homes. It would create 250 construction jobs and around 15 direct and 20 indirect jobs. Carreg Wen wind farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf Indicative plans of the first Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru wind farms in Wales. Carreg Wen site (Image: Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru ) There would be 18 wind turbines here, with electricity generated the equivalent needed for 96,000 homes. Further projects at different sites are expected to be announced at a later date. Article continues below In terms of connecting these turbines to the grid, officials have admitted there are grid connections possible at two projects - the scheme in Carmarthenshire and the equivalent in Rhondda Cynon Taf. An application for the Clocaenog would be made later this year.
