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Wind Power News: Wales
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch in its noncommercial educational mission to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch. They are the products of and owned by the organizations or individuals noted and are shared here according to “fair use” and “fair dealing” provisions of copyright law. The original articles, links to which are provided, may have additional links and photos and other media that were not included here.
Plans for up to six wind turbines rejected because of ‘unacceptable adverse impact’ on Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Plans for up to six wind turbines as high as 180m have been rejected by a planning inspector because of the “unacceptable adverse impact” on Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The application was for up to six wind turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 180 metres and associated infrastructure on land north of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road, north-west of Rhymney and north east of Merthyr Tydfil. There had also been applications for the de-registration and exchange . . . Complete story »
334-foot-high wind turbine offers “no benefit to local community”
Plans for a replacement 334-foot-high wind turbine in Pembrokeshire, more than twice the height of the existing one, have seen the local community council call for its refusal, saying it offers “no benefit to the local community”. In an application to Pembrokeshire County Council, Surrey-based Constantine Wind Energy Limited, which manages some 200 turbines throughout Great Britain, seeks permission for a 102-metre-high wind turbine at Sarnau Farm, near Trelech. The application would replace an existing 45-metre-high turbine, granted permission in . . . Complete story »
Plans submitted for wind turbines close to holiday park
The first stage of a potential scheme for three 328-foot high wind turbines close to Pembrokeshire’s Bluestone holiday park and the Oakwood theme park has been lodged with county planners. Agents Sirius Planning Ltd, on behalf of an as-yet unnamed applicant, have requested a Screening Opinion for a proposed scheme at Newhouse Farm and Blackpool Farm, Canaston Bridge/Cross Hands, close to Bluestone and Oakwood. Screening opinion A screening opinion is a request to a planning authority to determine if an . . . Complete story »
The approval of the Twyn Hywel wind farm ‘is more than just a planning decision’
Jenny Chryss, campaign lead for the group RE-think, which opposes the building of a network of wind farms across mid Wales, responds to the news that Bute Energy has been granted permission to build the Twyn Hywel Energy Park at Senghenydd, near Caerphilly. I think a lot of people will have been extremely surprised at the Inspector’s decision to approve Twyn Hywel. As Nation.Cymru’s article stated, this is a controversial proposal which was even opposed by some of the Welsh . . . Complete story »
How windfarms affect local communities
The Cambrian Mountain Society has teamed up with researchers to discover how wind farm developments impact local communities. With six massive wind farms proposed for the Cambrian Mountains, the society says ‘it’s clear that where sheer beauty has failed, the prospect of big profits has brought this remote and untouched area to international attention’. Developers from Switzerland, Norway and investors from Denmark and Australia are all seeking the opportunity to develop wind farms in mid Wales, with a mixed bag . . . Complete story »
Oppose Powys pylon plans now before it is too late
Having recently attended an excellent public meeting regarding the proposed wind farm at Nant Mithel in the Radnor Forest I feel that I now have a much better understanding of this major proposal for mid Wales. The sheer scale of the wind farms proposed are extraordinary – 31 huge turbines at this site using 211 acres of hard standing and up to 100,000 trees to be felled. Then a further 34 turbines at the Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw sites. This . . . Complete story »
Planners defer controversial weather mast application
I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Cambrian News. Read our privacy notice Powys County Councillors have voted to postpone taking a decision on controversial plans for a weather mast near Staylittle. The proposal for a 122.5 metre meteorological mast went before the councillors on Thursday after they rejected the original application in March. A fresh application for the mast by Esgair Galed Energy Park Limited was lodged with the council in April. The firm . . . Complete story »
Energy company criticised over use of ‘incognito security guards’ at consultation events
An opponent of plans to build a network of pylons across mid Wales has expressed concern that the firm behind the project has hired ex-military personnel to monitor public consultation meetings incognito. Dr Chris Langley has attended meetings in Llandeilo and Llandovery hosted by GreenGen Cymru, which has the same ownership as Bute Energy, which wants to build a parallel network of wind farms. ‘Agitated’ He said: “GreenGen Cymru is holding a series of consultation events about its route of . . . Complete story »
Councillors recommended to reject plans for wind farm with 200 metre high turbines
Planning officers have advised a council’s planning committee to object to proposals for a wind farm consisting of nine 200-metre-high wind turbines. RWE Renewables UK have submitted a statutory pre-application consultation to Conwy’s planning department, seeking backing for the huge wind turbines at Alwen Forest Wind Farm, a 738-hectare site located 4km north-west of Cerrigydrudion. If permission is granted, six of the proposed wind turbines would be located in Conwy county within the coniferous woodland, forming a ridge between Alwen . . . Complete story »
UK wind turbine bursts into flames as shocked farmers watch in horror
Walkers in a tranquil Welsh countryside were left astonished as they recorded a video of a wind turbine erupting in flames and subsequently exploding. The unexpected and dramatic event took place while they were on their stroll, adding an element of shock to what was initially a routine walk in the scenic landscape. Nick Blasdale, 61, and his wife Alison, 59, were left shocked when they saw burning parts of a turbine fall more than 100ft to the ground. Firefighters . . . Complete story »
