⚽️🏞️ Powering up with a splash! Cambrian United, a football club in Clydach Vale, is taking a unique leap towards sustainability by planning to power their home stadium through a local stream. If approved, this project would lead to the first stadium in Wales energised by a micro-hydro plant from the Nant Clydach stream! 💡🌊
Imagine watching a game under the floodlit skies, knowing the lights are bright thanks to renewable energy from a nearby stream. And that’s not all—during the day, a local school will enjoy low-cost power too!
This ambitious project, part of the club’s “journey from black to green,” symbolises a shift from their coal-rooted past. But it’s not just about going green; it’s a solid business move to secure financial stability for the club’s future.
Phillip Williams, the driving force behind the initiative, sees this as a perfect way to empower local communities. He believes that with so many streams around, micro-hydro projects can revitalise areas that have struggled since the closure of mines. And Cambrian United is leading by example, having already slashed their café’s energy bills by almost 90% with this tech. 👏💚
They’re not stopping there! Just a short drive away, a Treherbert-based project has shown how these schemes can profitably energise communities and fund various local initiatives. 🌿
Experts advocate that the potential for similar projects across Welsh valleys is enormous. They promise community cohesion, financial returns, and steps toward energy independence.
This isn’t just about football; it’s a pioneering step for community energy! 🌍✨
Are you thrilled about such inventive uses of local resources? Drop your thoughts below! 📣👇#GreenEnergy #CommunityPower #WelshValleys