Ynni Cymru funding is supporting 24 projects across Wales to cut carbon emissions and save money on energy, which can then be reinvested in the communities they serve.
- Renewable Power Pembrokeshire, Llanidloes District Energy Local Club and Cardiff-based Afanti Media are among 24 organisations receiving a share of £8.27 million through Ynni Cymru funding
- The funding will help organisations generate and use more of their own clean energy, reducing bills and cutting carbon emissions
- Projects will help lower household energy costs, support local businesses and bring cleaner power to festivals and events across Wales
The projects span every part of Wales, supporting charities, community organisations, schools and colleges, healthcare services, businesses and local energy groups.
Starting in Pembrokeshire, Renewable Power Pembrokeshire is helping ensure the benefits of renewable energy stay close to home. The project is set to receive £997,566 to generate electricity locally and allow nearby businesses and community buildings to use more locally produced power, increasing their energy resilience and potentially saving money on their bills.
Through its Smart Local Energy System, one local laundry business, Snow White, is expected to save between £40,000 and £60,000 a year on energy bills. Those savings can then be used to support the business, its workforce and future growth, helping more money stay within the local economy.
And for households in Powys, community-owned Llanidloes District Energy Local Club is set to receive £941,280 to turn locally generated energy into local benefits. The investment will fund new solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicle charging points, allowing participating households to make greater use of renewable electricity generated within their community.
By using more locally generated power and reducing reliance on electricity from the national grid, households are expected to save around £368 a year on their energy bills. The project is also forecast to generate approximately £14,000 a year for community projects and activities, ensuring the benefits of renewable energy are shared across the local area.
Meanwhile in the capital, Cardiff-based Afanti Media is set to receive £668,558 to help bring cleaner power centre stage at festivals, cultural events and broadcasts across Wales. The company has already used its battery technology at events including the Eisteddfod yr Urdd, Cân i Gymru and S4C's Super Rygbi Cymru coverage.
The investment will help expand the use of battery-powered systems at events across Wales, reducing reliance on traditional diesel-powered generators while creating quieter event spaces and reducing emissions. Afanti hopes the funding will help make cleaner power a more practical option for everything from community festivals and cultural events to major live broadcasts and sporting events.
Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, said:
From helping businesses and households lower their energy bills to supporting cleaner festivals and events, these projects show how renewable energy can deliver practical benefits for people and communities across Wales.
They're joined by schools, healthcare services, community hubs, charities and local businesses across Wales that are all finding new ways to use energy more efficiently and direct more resources towards the people they support.
Ynni Cymru is delivering the Welsh Government's vision for greener, cheaper energy, owned and used by people and communities across Wales.
Ynni Cymru is a Welsh Government programme that helps communities, businesses and public services create and use their own clean energy. Since launching in 2023, the programme has supported more than 80 projects across Wales.
This latest round of funding will provide £8.27 million to 24 organisations across Wales, bringing total Ynni Cymru investment to more than £31 million.
