As a proud advocate for renewable energy and a sustainable future, I am writing to express my full support for the Alwen Forest Wind Farm and Grid Connection project. This initiative aligns perfectly with the urgent need to decarbonize our society and transition to greener, cleaner energy solutions. I commend Sustainable Wales and Community Energy Wales for championing this project, especially their emphasis on ensuring that local communities directly benefit from these developments. The inclusion of community ownership of up to 15% of the project is a significant step forward, empowering residents to actively participate in and gain from renewable energy initiatives. By allowing local people to invest and reinvest surplus funds into community benefits, this project not only supports environmental goals but also bolsters the local economy and strengthens community resilience. Projects like the Alwen Forest Wind Farm demonstrate how renewable energy can drive sustainable development while addressing critical social and economic needs. It is essential that initiatives of this scale prioritize the involvement and prosperity of the communities they impact, and I applaud the collaborative vision of this project to achieve exactly that. I urge decision-makers to approve this application and encourage others to support this vital step toward a sustainable and inclusive energy future.
POSITIVE SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY Can you join Sustainable Wales and Community Energy Wales and add your support to this planning application? Our aim is to encourage prompt introduction of renewable energy, recognising the urgency in society to decarbonise. The formal consultation closes on Jan 14th 2025. The Alwen Forest Wind Farm and Grid Connection is classed as a ‘Development of National Significance’ in planning terms. It also supports the local economy because the community will have ownership of up to 15% of the project. Local people will have a chance to buy shares with surplus funds going to other community benefits via a package offered by RWE. The planning application above has been submitted to the Welsh ministers for examination. The application documents can be found on the DNS website hosted by Planning & Environment Decision Wales (PEDW). Alwen Forest Wind Farm and Grid Connection | DNS/3214855 Representations must be submitted to PEDW via email PEDW.Infrastructure@gov.wales; via the website https://lnkd.in/ewSZ8tZR..., or by post to PEDW, Crown Buildings, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ.