RWE is investigating the cause of a turbine blade detachment at the 57.4MW Brechfa Forest West onshore wind farm in south Wales.
The developer confirmed that a team was mobilised last week after the issue was discovered in Carmarthenshire, with safety measures implemented while assessments continue.
Brechfa Forest West, commissioned in 2018, comprises 28 Senvion MM92 turbines.
An RWE spokesperson said the company attended the site on 25 February after identifying that a blade had detached from one turbine.
“The safety of all remains our top priority. As a precaution, the affected area has been cordoned off with a 50-metre safety zone established around the turbine, and the fallen blade removed from site for investigation,” the spokesperson said.
The company confirmed the area was empty at the time of the incident and that immediate steps were taken to secure the site. A full technical assessment into the cause and potential impacts is ongoing.
RWE said it is working closely with Natural Resources Wales to ensure safety in the forest area. NRW has temporarily closed the affected zone as a precaution while investigations continue.
