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Wales Powers Ahead: Approval of Onshore Wind in 'landmark' for Wales

Welsh Government Approves Bute Energy’s first energy park from its onshore wind portfolio, advancing Wales’ renewable Energy future.

We are delighted to announce that the Welsh Government has granted approval for Bute Energy’s Twyn Hywel Energy Park, a significant development in Wales’ renewable energy sector. This project is set to play a key role in Wales’ journey toward a clean energy future.

Located on the border of Caerphilly County and Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Twyn Hywel Energy Park will consist of 14 wind turbines, generating 92.4MW of clean, renewable energy—enough to power the equivalent of 81,000 homes every year. The project is part of our commitment to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting carbon emissions in Wales.

“Onshore wind represents the cheapest, cleanest, and quickest route to generating clean energy and ending our reliance on fossil fuels.

“Today’s decision by Welsh Government is a landmark decision for Wales. It says that Wales is serious about the energy and climate crises, and serious about economic growth.

“Wales is primed to lead and benefit from the shift to renewable energy, through significant direct investment, new jobs, and investment in local communities.

“Bute Energy has the largest programme of onshore wind projects in Wales. We’re committed to creating  a lasting legacy of skills, opportunities and investment for Wales. Our Community Benefit Fund, our skills work, and our innovative approach to working with communities will help us in our mission to keep as much of the investment in Wales as possible. ”

Stuart George, Managing Director

Powering a Greener Future: Bute Energy’s Vision

Twyn Hywel Energy Park is one of several wind energy projects being developed across Wales by us. Our goal is to deliver over 2 gigawatts of green energy, enough to power 2.25 million homes, through an overall investment of around £3 billion. These energy parks will help Wales meet its renewable energy targets and contribute to the fight against climate change.

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Supporting Local Communities: Bute Energy’s Community Benefit Fund

At Bute Energy, we believe that the benefits of renewable energy development should extend to local communities. That’s why we’ve worked tirelessly with local charities, groups, projects and organisations in readiness for the Community Benefit Fund.    The Fund will be worth more than £30 million over the lifespan of the Twyn Hywel Energy Park. This fund will support the community to grow and thrive alongside our renewable energy projects.

The Twyn Hywel Energy Park will also create hundreds of green jobs in Wales and inject millions of pounds into the local economy, fostering long-term sustainability.

“We are delighted that the Welsh Government has given Twyn Hywel Energy Park the green light. Onshore wind energy is the cheapest, cleanest, and fastest way to generate clean power and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. This is an exciting development for the communities of Caerphilly and Pontypridd.”

“Our Community Benefit Fund will ensure that the local community directly benefits from the project. By creating jobs and supporting local services, we’re helping to create lasting positive impacts in the region.”

Catryn Newton, Community Investment and Communications Director.

Member of the Aber Valley Partnership Cllr Charlotte Bishop said:

Bute Energy’s commitment to working with our communities in the development of their energy park and community benefit fund has been hugely successful.

“We are looking forward to working with them to deliver a community fund that will make a real difference to communities in Caerphilly and the surrounding areas.

“The decision to give the go ahead to the energy park is the start of a huge opportunity for our communities, including local jobs and investment, and ensures that we’re playing our part in tackling the climate emergency.”

We have also written a 2% Social Value Standard into a number of our contracts, driving investment in local economies and communities during the construction of the energy park and beyond.

The programme for construction will commence in 2025 for completion in 2027, where further consultation will take place with local planning authorities and communities.

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