A future generations project that uses the generation of low-cost sustainable electricity, to deliver major economic, environmental and transportation benefits to Bridgend and the surrounding area.
Key Benefits
Ty’n y Waun Solar & Mynydd y Gaer Wind can create a wave of economic, environmental and social benefits for future generations…
- Create meaningful long-term employment opportunities in the local area.
- Reduce carbon emissions by over 100,000 tonnes each year.
- Greatly increased energy security.
- Community support benefits exceeding £200k per year for the lifetime of the project.
- The locally produced renewable energy will gradually reduce the cost of energy by tens of millions of pounds each year.
- Carefully crafted habitat management plans will create more access to better maintained areas of land that will help enhance the natural environment.
- Supports Bridgend’s aim of reaching net-zero.
In addition to these direct advantages, the development of these two renewable energy schemes would also enable…
- Major investment in the ecological enhancement of Coity Wallia Common throughout the 50-year project lifespan totalling £10 million.
- Creating the opportunity for Bridgend County Borough Council to power local schools, hospitals and council buildings.
- Providing local industries with low cost, sustainable power to greatly reduce their costs, keeping and creating jobs in the area.
*All figures are indicative and an example of what could be achieved subject to relevant planning permissions being obtained.
Ty'n y Waun Solar
Ty’n y Waun Solar is an innovative solar PV scheme that will sustainably supply the total power needs of 12,500 homes whilst bringing a wide range of benefits to Heol y Cyw and the surrounding area.
We were delighted to receive permission to develop the scheme by Welsh Government Ministers in October 2024.
Mynydd y Gaer Wind
Mynydd y Gaer Wind Farm would sustainably supply the total power needs for 60,000 homes, producing local power that would help Bridgend reach its net-zero aspirations.
Consultation and engagement with local communities, Community Councils, politicians and the general public has been ongoing since 2021, and we have now submitted the full planning application to PEDW.
Junction 36 Travel Hub
Located at Junction 36 of the M4 Motorway, the Travel Hub will be a travel centre for future transport needs, shaped by the local community to best deliver for the people of Bridgend.
2024 saw a wide range of consultation and engagement with the local community, ensuring we clearly communicated our vision for the future of transport in the area.
We plan on continuing this consultation with a particular emphasis on youth, the future users of the Travel Hub and are currently inviting people to take part in an online survey about the future of travel in Bridgend.
Ti'r Isha Employment Area
Our Ti’r Isha Employment Area aims to attract advanced manufacturing that requires a high volume of energy at an affordable price.
Situated adjacent to the M4, supplied by a significant source of green energy, this will create high-value sustainable employment for local residents.
This project is being developed by CENIN, a Bridgend-based, family-owned business, specialising in the development of integrated energy systems.
Through our innovative approach to building these systems, we unlock greater potential to provide more value to local communities, increase wellbeing and ultimately leave Wales a better place for our future generations.