The project
Glyn Taff Solar Farm to the east of Pontypridd, will provide 39.9 Megawatt peak (MWp) of clean, zero-carbon, renewable energy, equivalent to providing enough power to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 12,000 homes.
The operational life of the development would be 35 years, providing approximately 18,000 tonnes of carbon emissions savings and significant improvement to biodiversity in the locality.
The application has now been registered by PEDW. You can view it here using reference CAS-03147-D7S9P8.
Follow our journey to decarbonisation
2021 – 2023
- Site selection
- Site surveys
- Environmental assessments
- Landowners’ agreement signed.
Spring 2024
- Early engagement with stakeholders
- Feasibility studies
Summer 2024
- Informal consultation
Spring 2025
- Statutory Consultation on detailed proposals
- Application submitted to PEDW
- PEDW Consultation on the DNS Application
Winter 2025
- Decision on the DNS Application
Summer 2026
- Construction begins – this is expected to take approximately 12 months
October 2027
- Solar farm becomes operational