Cefn Croes Wind Farm
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Cefn Croes Wind Farm is a wind farm in Ceredigion, Wales. It is located in the Cambrian Mountains, just south of the A44 road between Aberystwyth and Llangurig, in west Wales. The construction of the wind farm commenced in February 2004, and was completed in the spring of 2005 when the 39 wind turbines started producing electricity. The maximum installed nameplate capacity is 58.5 MW.
The Cefn Croes Wind Farm estimated annual generation serves about 40,000 households. It contributes to the UK's aim to produce 15% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015.
TheCefn Croes Wind Farm gave on-site employment to more than 100 people over the construction period, with four ongoing service jobs on completion. It is located on 7.5km² of land leased from the Forestry Commission. A £250,000 land management project is restoring the site's ecological value lost through commercial forestry and intensive agriculture. A community fund is expected to generate about £60,000 per year for local community projects like energy efficiency, environmental education, conservation and environmental management, tourism and community development.
The Cefn Croes Wind Farm estimated annual generation serves about 40,000 households. It contributes to the UK's aim to produce 15% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015.
TheCefn Croes Wind Farm gave on-site employment to more than 100 people over the construction period, with four ongoing service jobs on completion. It is located on 7.5km² of land leased from the Forestry Commission. A £250,000 land management project is restoring the site's ecological value lost through commercial forestry and intensive agriculture. A community fund is expected to generate about £60,000 per year for local community projects like energy efficiency, environmental education, conservation and environmental management, tourism and community development.
| Cefn Croes Wind Farm | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom, Wales |
| Locale | near Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date | June 2005 |
| Owner(s) | Falck Renewables |
| Power station information | |
| Primary fuel | Wind |
| Generation units | 39 |
| Power generation information | |
| Installed capacity | 58.5 MW |
