Renewables industry group disappointed by Welsh windfarm ruling

RenewableUK Cymru, the trade association for renewable energy in Wales has said it is disappointed by the DECC’s announcement that it has refused all projects but one in the Mid Wales Public Enquiry.

The announcement has caused businesses to speak out with their concerns that they will no longer be able to benefit from the construction and employment opportunities that the projects would have created.

David Clubb, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said: “Back in 2013 I questioned whether Powys could afford to lose the £50 million investment these wind farms were set to bring to the area. It seems that with today’s decision, that investment into Mid Wales will be lost for good, and the people of Wales will be the poorer for it.” “Given the blows the UK Government are raining down onto the renewable energy sector on both consents and subsidies, ministers will be heading to the Paris climate discussions with their credibility in tatters.”