Druid rocks 'at risk' from huge island solar farm

ALARMED residents aim to launch a judicial review of controversial plans for a new solar farm on Anglesey.

- Andrew Forgrave

Community group Grwp Cadw Tir Mon has set up a fundraiser to cover the legal costs involved.

The Alaw Mon scheme will see panels installed across 660 acres of land in the centre of the island, producing enough energy to power around 34,000 homes.

According to the developer, Enso Energy, the 160MW farm would produce enough electricity to power 36,114 homes - more than the total number of houses on the island.

Opposition initially centred on the loss of quality agricultural land and the proliferation of solar farms on Anglesey.

More recently, concerns have focused on the scheme's proximity to Llyn Alaw reservoir, which supplies drinking water for around 30,000 people, as well as farms and livestock.

These concerns surfaced following the scheme’s approval by planning watchdog PEDW in late August. PEDW (Planning and Environment Decisions Wales).