Cil-lonydd Solar
An innovative renewable energy scheme that in addition to producing 35MW of clean, green energy, will also bring a wide range of benefits to the local community.
Our Pre Application Consultation (PAC) finished on June 7th 2024 and we have now submitted a full planning application to PEDW, reference DNS CAS-02446-R8X8W2.
You’re still able to access our virtual consultation room and download a number of important documents relating to the project below.
Overview
- Providing enough clean, green power for over 12,500 homes
- Increasing energy security by reducing our reliance on imported coal and gas
- Reducing the amount we pay for our energy over the longer term
- Helping Caerphilly County Borough meet its net zero commitments
In partnership with RES...
To optimise utilisation of the grid network with the highest amount of clean electricity, we are sharing a grid connection with the nearby Mynydd Maen Wind Farm being developed by RES. Wind and solar power complement each other by hitting energy production peaks at different times of day, ensuring a consistent supply of renewable power.
Community
Our pre-application has been crafted through considered engagement with local residents and Caerphilly County Borough Council.
This engagement has included a series of brochure drops to the local area keeping people updated regarding our plans.
We’re also looking to support organisations and clubs in the local community, to ensure that our projects bring tangible benefits to the areas in which they are built.
If you’re an organisation, club or individual in the Cil-lonydd area and would welcome such support, please contact us to find out more.
Document Library
Draft Planning Application Documents
- Application Form
- Coal Mining Risk Assessment
- Construction Traffic Management Plan
- Design & Access Statement
- Electronic Submission Index
- Flood Consequence Assessment
- Green Infrastructure Statement
- Newspaper Notice (Caerphilly Observer)
- Newspaper Notice (South Wales Argus)
- Noise Assessment
- Non Technical Summary
- PEDW Acceptance Notice
- Planning Statement
- Secondary Consent Section 38
- Site Notice
- Soil Management Plan
- Transport Assessment
Education
We believe helping future generations understand the need for changes in the way we live is essential.
As part of our commitment to help understand this need, we’ve offered all Year 6 pupils from schools within 5km of Cil-lonydd Solar a free educational visit to our Parc Stormy base, as well as covering the cost of their transport.
Please contact visitus@cenin.co.uk if you would like to find out more, or to arrange a visit.
You can find out more about our education work here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Solar power is a low emission form of energy production, and the environmental impact of installation is negligible when compared to the impact of more conventional energy sources. Cil-lonydd Solar will supply electricity to the local distribution network and produce 35MW of electricity every year, that’s the equivalent total power required for over 12,500 homes.
Cil-lonydd Solar will be located on land to the east of Pantside and south of Hafodyrynys, in between two areas of woodland. The site itself is agricultural land with a farmyard.
No – solar panels contain no moving parts and thus produce no noise once installed.
Locally produced energy will feed directly into the local energy network, providing a stable, cost-effective source of power for Caerphilly and the surrounding area.
The site will be in complete darkness at night, with no security lighting.
This solar site will reduce the carbon emissions created in supplying Caerphilly’s energy needs by around 15,000 tons of carbon every year, for the foreseeable future.
Cil-lonydd Solar will be delivered by Bridgend based company CENIN. Visit www.cenin.co.uk to see some examples of our previous, ground-breaking work across Wales.
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 integrated renewable energy 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.
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