Pendderi Road Solar Farm
Providing Energy Security for Carmarthenshire
Windel Solar 11 Ltd, a subsidiary of Windel Energy and Recurrent Energy, is preparing to submit a Developments of national significance (DNS) planning application for a solar farm with an export capacity of up to 35MW on land east of Pendderi Road, Llanelli, SA14 9PL. We're in the initial stage of the project and would value your input on the development proposals.
Where is the proposed solar farm?
Benefits of Pendderi Road Solar Farm
It will assist Carmarthenshire County Council in tackling its declared Climate Emergency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through the provision of local, renewable energy.
The project will deliver biodiversity net benefit. Solar farm installations have a small footprint on the land they occupy, leaving considerable scope for ecological enhancements. Research has shown that responsibly managed solar farms can play an important role in reducing the decline in biodiversity.
Existing trees and hedgerows will be retained and protected and supplemented by additional native species planting to support local habitats as part of a wider ecological network.
The net zero sector grew by 10% in 2024, three times faster than the overall UK economy. The development of green projects like Pendderi Road Solar Farm are therefore vital to create business opportunities and economic activity which contribute to the country’s green recovery.
This project will lead to direct and indirect local job creation through the construction and site operation phases.
Aid in the reduction of high energy costs across the UK through the provision of cheap, abundant solar energy (analysis by the UK Government showed that the levelled cost of electricity for solar is cheaper than both offshore wind and natural gas).
Helping to decarbonise the energy network for electricity-intensive industries, allowing the UK to maintain our presence in the global market while meeting our climate goals.
This is a temporary development, with the land to be reinstated back to agricultural use after the 40-year operational period.
The proposed solar farm will not require Government subsidy.
Carmarthenshire County Council Net Zero Carbon Plan
The Council’s Net Zero Carbon Plan emphasises the importance of transitioning to low-carbon energy sources, including solar. It outlines strategies to reduce carbon emissions and set out the steps the Council is taking towards ‘becoming a net zero carbon local authority by 2030’. Our proposal, through the provision of locally generated solar energy, therefore directly aligns with the ambitious green agenda of Carmarthenshire County Council.
About Us
Windel Energy, established in 2018, is a UK-based renewable energy developer. Their portfolio spans large-scale solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects, with a total capacity of over 3.5GW at various stages of development. They focus on delivering sustainable energy solutions to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Windel Energy is committed to responsible land use and believe that the development and delivery of a solar farm can be achieved in harmony with its surroundings.
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar’s global development and power services business.
To date, Recurrent Energy has successfully developed, built, and connected 11 GWp of solar projects and more than 3 GWh of energy storage projects across six continents. As of December 31, 2024, its global pipeline includes over 28 GWp of solar and 67 GWh of energy storage capacity.
Contact Us
If you wish to contact us or require further information, please feel free to use the form (situated to the left) or by the following methods:
contact@pendderiroadsolarfarm.co.uk
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