WELCOME #2
to the project website for the proposed Foel Fach Wind Farm
ESB’s Mynydd Y Betws Wind Farm
Informal public consultation
We are undertaking an informal public consultation running from 16 September to 14 October 2024. During this time, we are hosting two public exhibitions where you can learn about our plans, meet the team, ask questions and provide feedback.
- Neuadd Mynach, Cwmtirmynach, Bala LL23 7EB 3 – 7pm, Friday 27 September 2024
- Canolfan Bro Tegid, 32 High St, Bala LL23 7AG
10am – 2pm, Saturday 28 September 2024
Please visit our Informal consultation page where you can view information boards, frequently asked questions and provide your feedback using the online feedback form.
Coriolis Energy and ESB are proposing a new onshore wind farm located in north Wales that has the potential to deliver enough renewable energy to power over 55,000 homes[1], more than all of the households within Gwynedd[2].
The site for the proposed Foel Fach Wind Farm is located approximately 3.5km north of Bala. The proposal includes up to 11 turbines, which could deliver up to 79.2 MW of renewable energy generation.
[1] 11 x 7.2MW x 8760 hrs/yr x 26.34% capacity factor = 182,744.813 MWh/yr divided by average annual GB domestic household consumption 3,239kWh/year = 56,420 homes (DESNZ statistics/DUKES)
[2] Reference: Gwynedd = 51,105 households (Statswales.gov.wales: Households with at least one usual resident by local authority- Census 2021)
As Foel Fach Wind Farm would deliver over 10 MW of clean, renewable energy, it is defined as a Development of National Significance (DNS) under the Planning (Wales) Act 2015. The planning application will be made to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW), which will examine the application and make a recommendation to Welsh Ministers, who then take the final decision.
Tackling climate change is one of the Welsh Government’s top priorities and increasing the supply of renewable energy is key to reducing carbon emissions. If it is consented, Foel Fach Wind Farm would contribute to the Welsh Government’s target to reach net zero by 2050 and to meet the equivalent of 100% of its annual electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2035.
We are at the early stages of developing our plans for Foel Fach Wind Farm. This website will be updated regularly and we will keep you informed about the proposal and the upcoming public consultation, where we look forward to hearing the views of local residents, community groups, political representatives and specialist consultees.
Timeline
We are here – Spring/Summer
2024
Project inception, early investigative surveys and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping. Speaking to key stakeholders.
Early Autumn
2024
Community consultation on early-stage draft plans
Winter
2024
Further surveys and assessments, reviewing feedback and refining our draft plans
Spring
2025
Statutory, pre-application consultation on the draft Environmental Statement, community consultation events and review of feedback
Winter
2025
Submission of planning application to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales
2026
Decision expected from Welsh Ministers
About us
This project is being developed by Coriolis Energy and ESB in partnership.
Coriolis Energy is an experienced, professional wind energy developer, which has delivered projects around the UK that are currently bringing benefits to both communities and the environment.
ESB is Ireland’s premier energy company and is a leading independent power generator in the UK, committed to investing in Wales’s natural resources.