RWE is in the early stages of developing a revised proposal for Carnedd Wen Wind Farm, located in Llanbrynmair Forest, a commercial Sitka spruce forest in north-west Powys.

Both the Welsh Government and Powys County Council have developed strategies in response to climate change, with this proposal having the potential to make a significant contribution towards achieving Wales’ target of being net zero by 2050.  

RWE will invest in local communities through offering a community benefits package and is open to considering shared or local ownership models.

Opportunities for peatland restoration within the site are also being explored.

RWE previously submitted an application to develop Carnedd Wen Wind Farm in 2008.

Following a lengthy period in the planning system, and despite a Planning Inspector’s recommendation for approval, the application was withdrawn in 2020 due to significant changes in the onshore wind industry since its submission.

A three week informal pre-application consultation began on 6th November and is to conclude on 27th November.

The project team will be at in-person events to answer questions in detail on different aspects of the proposal.

Llanbrynmair Community Centre
15:00 – 19:00
Friday 22 November 2024
Llanbrynmair County Primary School, Llanbrynmair, SY19 7DJ

Llanerfyl Village Hall
10:00 – 14:00
Saturday 23 November 2024 
Llanerfyl, Welshpool, SY21 OEG

The documents linked below provide further information on the proposed Carnedd Wen Wind Farm and include a site map with indicative site layout, the transport route for the delivery of turbine components and a copy of the exhibition boards which will be displayed at the public information sessions.

If you would like to comment on the proposal as it develops, or have any questions, please contact the project team using the details provided below.

There is also an electronic version of the feedback form below, paper copies of which will be available at our events.