Big news for green energy in Wales! 🌬️ Wind turbines near Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf are set to get even bigger. Though the rotor diameter is increasing from 155m to 163m, they’ll still be under the 200m tip height thanks to a few tweaks. Thirteen turbines are being planned for the area north of Senghenydd, and this site is just 10 miles from Cardiff.🗺️
The local councils are on board with the changes, viewing them as minor tweaks that won’t disturb the area’s character or disrupt local lives. The revision includes altering the on-site transformer height from 6m to 11m and expanding the grid connection corridor. 🏗️👍
With speedy approval from the Welsh Government back in November 2024, these modifications are a part of a project deemed nationally significant. If everything goes smoothly, we’re looking at a fresh breeze of clean energy without hassle for the locals. 🌱
Planning officers recommend approval, saying the changes won’t harm surrounding neighbours or highway safety. No objections from local residents, so it looks like things are full speed ahead for these eco-friendly giants. 💨⛅
Keep an eye out as Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taf might just become the new wind power hubs in Wales. How do you feel about these giant turbines in your backyard? Let us know! 🗣️