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EDF power solutions has announced early stage plans to develop the Nant y Maen Onshore Wind Farm, a proposed renewable energy project located east of Tregaron in Ceredigion.
The project could have an installed capacity of up to 150MW, enough green electricity to power the equivalent needs of 146,000 average UK households.
The firm said the initiative will support Wales' transition to clean energy, bolster energy security and deliver local economic opportunities.
Dulas, the environmental consultancy based in Machynlleth, is leading the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project while South Wales-based BSG Ecology will provide specialist ecological support and help identify how a net benefit for biodiversity can be achieved. EDF power solutions' Aberystwyth Service Centre team is set to manage the long-term operation and maintenance of the site if the project goes ahead.
An application to erect meteorological masts to collect wind speed data has been submitted to Ceredigion County Council.
EDF power solutions has also started initial ecological and other feasibility studies.
The firm said that events to share information and gather early feedback from people living and working nearby will be held in the autumn. Dates and details will be announced shortly and in the meantime, EDF power solutions will submit a scoping report to Planning and Environmental Decisions Wales.
Victoria Gee, Project Development Manager, said:
“We are at the very early stages of development but the proposed Nant y Maen Wind Farm is more than just a renewable energy project; it's a chance to strengthen energy resilience, support high quality local jobs and invest in Welsh businesses.
“Nant y Maen would make a positive contribution towards efforts to tackle climate change, and at a time of global uncertainty over energy supply and costs, renewable energy projects are vital to dealing with these challenges.”
