Welcome to Ely Valley Solar Farm
Thank you for visiting our site. Windel Energy and Recurrent Energy welcomes the opportunity to provide you with information on our proposal to construct and operate a solar farm with a generating capacity of up to 9.9MW located on land off Ely Valley Road near, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant.
Creating a sustainable future for everyone
Clean renewable power generation is front-and-centre of the UK’s strategy to reach net zero by 2050, with the Welsh Government setting us a target for all electricity to come from 100% zero-carbon generation by 2035.
We all have a part to play in building a future which ends our reliance on fossil fuels, supporting future generations by introducing low carbon energy sources to limit the impact of future climate change.
Project information
The proposal consists of a development area of approximately 50 acres (20.5 hectares). The point of connection to the electrical distribution network will be via underground cable to Talbot Green Primary Substation located approximately c.1.2km to the south east of the proposed development.
The development area comprises of a ground mounted solar farm together with associated equipment, infrastructure and landscaping. The solar panels which are based on a simple metal framework and placed into the ground, do not require substantial foundations. The solar panels typically have a maximum height of 3m. There will also be access tracks within the site for construction and operational purposes, and deer fencing around the perimeter with inward facing infrared CCTV and motion detection lighting for security. Landscaping will also be incorporated into the proposals to provide mitigation, screening, and biodiversity enhancement. The proposed development will have an operational life of 40 years, after which equipment and infrastructure will be removed from site and returned to agriculture.
The planning process
Pre-application consultation has now closed. All comments received will be considered when finalising the design and site layout of the development prior to submission of the planning application.
You can view the draft planning application here.
Timeline
Pre-application advice
2023
Pre-application advice submitted to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Surveys
2024 onwards
Surveys and development of early scheme proposal
Pre-application consultation to commence
August 2025
Consultation with local communities and stakeholders
Planning application submission
Late summer 2025
Following pre-application consultation, a planning application will be submitted to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Once the planning application is submitted, as part of the determination period, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will also carry out their own consultation.
