Actively developing a robust and sustainable electricity network to support Wales' renewable energy future
Green GEN Cymru is proposing two new 132kV (132,000-volt) two overhead lines, supported on wood poles, to connect Bute Energy's Bryn Gilwern and Aberedw Energy Parks to a proposed new local distribution network at a new electricity switching station, located at the foot of Aberedw Hill, north-east of Builth Wells.
The two overhead line connections are separate projects. The proposed Aberedw connection is just over 1 kilometre, and the Bryn Gilwern connection is approximately 5 kilometres.
The new connections will contribute to a more resilient electricity network, reducing pressure on the existing local grid, supporting businesses, and will enable the roll out of green heating and electric vehicles in rural communities.
To learn more about the Bryn Gilwern Grid Connection and share your feedback, please visit: greengenaberedw.com.
We want to make sure Wales has the energy it needs in Net Zero world
There's endless potential for renewable energy in Wales, particularly from the wind that blows across our hills and mountains. We need to get the green energy generated to the many homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and communities that need it across Wales and beyond.
The electricity network in Wales was built a long time ago to carry energy from old fossil-fuel power stations in the north and south. The existing network in Mid Wales does not have nearly enough capacity to connect all the new renewable energy we need for our homes and businesses, locally and nationally.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation and provided feedback.
The non-statutory consultation on the proposals for the Aberedw and Bryn Gilwern Grid Connection projects, which took place from 11 September to 23 October 2024, has now closed.
In our consultation, we asked for feedback on the draft alignments including indicative wood pole positions for both the Aberedw and Bryn Gilwern Grid Connections.
The feedback received during the consultation period will now be carefully analysed and considered, alongside further technical assessments and environmental surveys.re information on the two projects in our Non statutory consultation brochure September to October 2024.
View our proposals for the two overhead lines, supported on wood poles, on our interactive map here
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To learn more about Bryn Gilwern Grid Connection, please visit: greengenbryngilwern.com.