Glyn Taff Solar Farm
Another step towards net-zero
40MW
Installed capacity
Additional generating capacity
35,000 MWh/year
Energy produced
Estimated annual power generation
18,000 t/year
CO2 reductions
Avoided annually (compared to existing National Grid mix)
Project Overview
Glyn Taff Solar Farm to the east of Pontypridd, will provide 39.9 Megawatt peak (MWp) of clean, zero-carbon, renewable energy, equivalent to providing enough power to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 12,000 homes.
The operational life of the development would be 35 years, providing approximately 18,000 tonnes of carbon emissions savings and significant improvement to biodiversity in the locality.
The application has now been registered by PEDW. You can view it here using reference CAS-03147-D7S9P8.
Gyn Taff Solar Farm would be located approximately 2 km to the east of Pontypridd Town centre.
The scheme extends to approximately 71 hectares of grade 4 agricultural land on the southern slopes of Eglwysilan Common, to the southeast of Pontypridd Golf Club.
The proposed site is situated within the wards of Rhydfelin Central, Trallwng and Treforest, in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Project timeline
We have undertaking site surveys and environmental assessments to inform the preparation of a planning application and will be submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Direction request to PEDW.
We will proactively consult with the local community on the developing design before the submission of the planning application.
We want to ensure the community are given all the available information on the proposal and are given every opportunity ask questions and input provide their thoughts to maximise the benefit for the local area and the people that live there.
Follow our journey to decarbonisation
2021 – 2023
- Site selection
- Site surveys
- Environmental assessments
- Landowners’ agreement signed.
Spring 2024
- Early engagement with stakeholders
- Feasibility studies
Summer 2024
- Informal consultation
Spring 2025
- Statutory Consultation on detailed proposals
- Application submitted to PEDW
- PEDW Consultation on the DNS Application
Winter 2025
- Decision on the DNS Application
Summer 2026
- Construction begins – this is expected to take approximately 12 months
October 2027
- Solar farm becomes operational
Project Updates
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- 3 Sept 2025
Planning Application
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Olov Mikael Kramer
Vice Chairman
Toni Volpe
Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Guinand
Chairman