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Taff Ely Repowering

In Late Septmeber 2011 Residients of Gilfach Goch learned of
N Power's plans to"Repower" the Taff Ely Wind Farm with turbines up to 110m to blade tip. No date is given for the project. We shall be watching the application with interest!

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Yet Another Wind Farm for Gilfach

We also learned in September of plans for a new wind farm to the East of Taff Ely, watch this space for further details!

First Minister's Statement
17 06 11

On 17th June Carwyn James First Minister of the Welsh Government made an important Statement regarding TAN8
Read the Statement
A motion was tabled in the Assembly for a review of TAN 8
Regretably amendments tabled nullified this call for a review.

 

Energy giants want billions for back-up to windfarms (26 06 11)

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Minister attempts to blow away wind farm confusion 08 07 2011

Rejections rising for onshore wind farms in Wales

RENEWABLE energy experts have welcomed the latest attempt by the Welsh Government to reassure the industry of its commitment to further wind farm development, but said it still leaves questions about the network upgrade unanswered. Read More Around half of all new applications to build onshore wind farms in Wales and England are being turned down, according to Freedom of Information data published today. Read More
   
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