Chance to have a stake in wind farm

A PUBLIC consultation has been launched for a proposed major wind farm project near Bala which at capacity could provide enough clean electricity to power nearly 69,000 homes a year.

- SION BARRY

The 72-megawatt Foel Fach Wind Farm scheme is a joint development from Coriolis Energy and ESB.

Foel Fach Wind Farm will provide a community benefit fund of £8,000 per megawatt of capacity per year for the lifetime of the project. Coriolis and ESB are working with Mantell Gwynedd and CVSC (Community and Voluntary Support Conwy) to ensure the fund is tailored to local needs.

The developers are also collaborating with Community Energy Wales to explore a community ownership model which would allow residents, businesses and local groups to invest in the wind farm and receive a return on their investment.