Those who came to the recent event at Ysgol Croesgoch will know that a small group of residents have been exploring the possibilities of a community energy scheme. Managed by Llanrhian Community Council and supported by Gwelliant Trefin Improvement, the three-month project, funded by a grant of £10,600 from Cwmpas has completed a feasibility study into launching a community-led renewable energy project. Initially concentrating on Trefin, the objective was to explore ways of harnessing local energy sources aiming in the longer term, to reduce energy bills, create a community benefit fund, contribute to energy security and to reduce carbon emissions, preferably through a locally-led enterprise.
A tender exercise was undertaken inviting other community energy groups or consultancies with relevant experience to bid for parts, or all aspects, of the feasibility study work. Cwm Arian Renewable Energy Ltd (CARE), as an established community renewable energy organisation, were awarded the tender in April, and completed the work by the end of June 2023. The comprehensive feasibility report outlines the renewable energy project possibilities given the areas resources, and which of these the community may be most supportive of. It also gives us a platform for future opportunities for community energy schemes across the wider Llanrhian ward. You can read a copy of the report here:
County Councillor Neil Prior 