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LUC supports wind farm projects led by Wales’ state-owned energy developer with landscape, heritage and EIA services

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22 July 2025

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru has announced the first three sites for new state-backed wind farms across Wales.

The developments aim to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy, with support from leading Welsh- and UK-based environmental consultants.

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru selected three initial locations: Glyn Cothi in Carmarthenshire, Carreg Wen in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Clocaenog Dau on the Conwy-Denbighshire border.

Combined, these sites could power around 350,000 homes and support/create over 650 construction jobs.

A low-angle wide shot of three white wind turbines against a clear blue sky. The central turbine is the tallest, with two smaller turbines on either side, one to the lower left and one to the lower right. All turbines have three blades.

LUC is proud to support this ambitious programme by delivering expert landscape, heritage and environmental planning services.

We are also creating 3D interactive models for selected sites to help communicate proposals and support engagement.

LUC is working alongside consultants including WSP, Mott MacDonald, Temple and Dulas to ensure high-quality and responsible development.

“We’re proud to be contributing to these nationally significant projects. Our work will help ensure that clean energy is delivered in a way that reflects the landscape and local context. It builds on our long track record of planning for a low carbon future.”

Sarah Young
Board Director for Planning, LUC

These first projects represent the start of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru’s mission to deliver 1GW of publicly owned renewable energy on government land by 2040.

Public engagement events will begin later this year, with planning applications expected in 2027.

LUC remains committed to supporting positive change through our planning and environmental expertise, helping to meet net zero targets while respecting the places and communities involved.

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