German energy company RWE has submitted a planning application for the 59-megawatt (MW) Gaerwen onshore wind farm in north Wales, the company said on Thursday.
The proposed development includes nine turbines with tip heights of 180 to 200 metres, located on a site spanning the border of Gwynedd and Denbighshire. If approved by Welsh Ministers, the wind farm could become operational by 2030.
“This submission is a significant step towards delivering the Gaerwen wind farm,” said Arfon Edwards, project manager at RWE. “It reflects the time and energy invested in laying out in detail how, if fully approved, the project would be constructed and operated.”
RWE said the Gaerwen project would support Wales’ renewable energy goals, particularly as electricity demand is expected to rise through to 2035. The company is also proposing a community benefit package and intends to provide opportunities for local companies to participate in the project.
“Projects like this are key if Wales is to meet its own energy needs through renewable generation within the next decade,” Edwards added. “By developing a community benefit package and ensuring the region’s companies can bid for work, we can help secure enduring local economic benefits.”
RWE currently operates three onshore and three offshore wind farms in Wales, along with five hydroelectric power sites.
