EDF Renewables UK is holding its second round of public consultation on the proposed Hirfynydd Renewable Energy Park, a hybrid project in South Wales which would include up to seven turbines, a solar array and battery storage.
Local residents will have the chance to find out more and comment on plans with information days being held on Friday 12th May at Seven Sisters Community Hall (3pm – 6pm) and Saturday 13th May at Crynant Community Centre (10am – 2pm).
The first round of consultation took place last autumn, and since then the team have reflected on the feedback received and carried out more surveys and assessments on site to refine plans.
Simon Morgan, Principal Development Manager at EDF Renewables said:
“Climate change is the greatest challenge that we have ever faced and it’s happening now. We need projects like Hirfynydd to decarbonise our future. We want to develop this project sensitively, in consultation with the local community, to minimise impacts and maximise benefits.
“We are excited about what this project could deliver, not only in terms of renewable energy but also the supply chain and employment opportunities as well as the potential £270,000 annual community fund.
“The feedback we received from the first consultation was valuable and I would urge people to continue to share their views, insights and local knowledge. We will continue to refine our plans as we move towards submitting our planning application.”
These information days are the second round of informal consultation events with formal consultation planned for later this year. No booking is required to attend these events. Information and the opportunity to provide feedback will also be available online for those unable to attend in person.
About EDF Renewables UK
EDF Renewables UK and Ireland (www.edf-re.uk) is a subsidiary of EDF Group, one of the world’s largest low carbon electricity companies, and our investment and innovation is reducing costs for consumers and bringing significant benefits for communities.
With our operating portfolio of 41 renewable energy sites including battery, solar PV, onshore and offshore wind (together totalling more than 1 GW) we are providing much needed affordable, low carbon electricity. We have an expanding portfolio with almost 10GW of projects in planning and development, including wind, battery and solar PV.
In Wales, EDF Renewables UK has big ambitions including the Garn Fach Wind Farm in Mid Wales and Hirfynydd Energy Park in South Wales.
Our Welsh team has a wealth of experience in developing, building and operating renewable energy projects in Wales. We are proud to operate Llangwyryfon, our wind farm near Aberystwyth and the Cemmaes wind farm near Machynlleth as well as building Porth Wen solar project in North Anglesey.
EDF Renewables UK is also partnering with Octo Partners to develop Eirlys Solar Farm in South Wales and with DP Energy to bring forward Gwynt Glas, a floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic Sea with a capacity of up to 1GW.
For more information:
Ffion Davies
External Affairs Manager for Wales
EDF Renewables UK, United Kingdom
E ffion.davies@edf-re.uk
T +44 7920 287728
www.edf-re.uk
