RES Submits 25MW Welsh Wind and Storage Plans

RES has submitted a planning application for its 25MW Upper Ogmore wind farm and energy storage project in Wales.

Upper Ogmore is the first onshore wind project to be considered under the Developments of National Significance planning process and will be assessed by the Planning Inspectorate on behalf of Welsh government before the decision is made by the Welsh ministers.

The company said the proposal has been refined through several design iterations based on feedback received during the public consultation process and information gathered from detailed site survey work.

RES has been progressing proposals since 2017 for a seven-turbine wind farm and energy storage project, which is located near Blaengarw and Nant-y-Moel in Bridgend.

It said that, if consented, the project will provide “significant economic benefits” to the local economy.

The project is anticipated to deliver local investment of more than £1.9m during construction and the first year of operation.

Additionally, RES expects that £16m in business rates would be paid across the lifetime of the project, contributing to vital local services in the area.

RES senior development project manager Chris Jackson said: “As well as helping to tackle climate change, Upper Ogmore could provide much needed economic benefits for the local area.

“RES has a strong track record of maximising inward investment opportunities and if the project progresses, we are committed to working with the supply chain to utilise as many local businesses as possible.

“The Welsh government has set ambitious targets for electricity from renewable energy and projects like Upper Ogmore will help achieve these at the lowest cost for consumers.”