EDF Renewables UK is launching the first phase of community consultation for a new renewable energy project near to Crynant and Seven Sisters, Neath Port Talbot. The project, Hirfynydd Renewable Energy Park, could have an installed capacity of 100MW and generate enough green electricity to meet the equivalent needs of over 40,000* average UK homes. The proposal includes a wind farm of up to seven turbines, a solar array and battery storage.
Representatives from the project team will be on hand to answer questions at two information days. A 3D computerised model of the energy park will also be available.
The information days will be held on the dates and times listed below:
Friday 30th September – 2.00pm – 7.00pm at Seven Sisters Community Hall, SA10 9BA
Saturday 1st October – 10.00am – 2.00pm at Crynant Community Centre, SA10 8RF
Simon Morgan, Principal Development Manager at EDF Renewables UK said: “We are keen to share as much information as possible at this early stage and encourage feedback which will help shape our plans. The project is likely to evolve as plans develop so please do take part in the consultation and share your views.”
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.
EDF Renewables is one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, specialising in onshore wind amongst other technologies which will help accelerate a net zero future. In Wales, EDF Renewables has an ambitious 2GW target pipeline which includes a mix of technologies and would put Welsh communities at the heart of the UK’s drive to deliver net zero. EDF Renewables is also the partner developer behind Eirlys Solar Farm which is being brought forward by Octo Partners.
* Average household consumption from Energy consumption in the UK 2021 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), ECUK 2021: Consumption data Tables (OCU), table C9 – Domestic; average consumption (2020) of 3,954 kWh (temperature corrected). https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-consumption-in-the-uk-2021
* The proposed Development (up to 50MW wind and up to 50MW solar) will contribute to renewable energy and decarbonisation targets for Wales, as follows:
- Estimated wind annual electricity output of 123,078 Megawatt Hours using a capacity factor of 28.1%1 ;
- Estimated solar PV electricity output of 49,494 Megawatt Hours using a capacity factor of 11.3%1 ;
- Total electricity output of 172,572 Megawatt Hours
- Clean electricity generation equivalent to the domestic requirements of 40,000 homes annually2
1 Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES): renewable sources of energy (www.gov.uk), Load factors for renewable electricity generation (DUKES 6.5) – Onshore wind load factor of 28.1% (2020) and solar PV load factor of 11.3% (2020).
2 Average household consumption from Energy consumption in the UK 2021 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), ECUK 2021: Consumption data Tables (OCU), table C9 – Domestic; average consumption (2020) of 3,954 kWh (temperature corrected). https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/energy-consumption-in-the-uk-2021
For further information please contact:
Ffion Davies Welsh External Affairs Manager
Ffion.davies@edf-re.uk
+44 131 377 0045
About EDF Renewables
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 38 renewable energy sites including battery, 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 5 GW of projects in planning and development, including wind, battery and solar PV. We have 700 MW in construction.
