Support from the Energy Services has enabled Grannell Community Energy to construct a community-owned wind turbine in Ceredigion.
Summary
In 2019 to 2020, Grannell Community Energy, a cooperative based in Mid-Wales, launched a community-owned wind turbine at Ffrwd Farm in Ceredigion. Developed in collaboration with the Welsh Government Energy Service, Renew Wales, and Secondwind, the turbine generates enough electricity to power 450 homes and is expected to save 12,000 tonnes of CO₂ over its lifetime. The project was one of the final UK schemes to benefit from the Feed-in Tariffs programme.
Our support
The Energy Service provided grant funding to cover project development costs, conducted detailed technical assessments, and supported the creation of a business case that secured finance from Welsh Government. Ongoing support is being provided to help Grannell Community Energy raise additional funds through community share offers.
Technology solution
- Locally owned wind turbine installed at Ffrwd Farm.
- Generates clean electricity equivalent to powering 450 homes.
- One of the last UK projects to benefit from the Feed-in Tariff scheme.
Investment
- Welsh Government grant for project development.
- £2.27 million projected income over 20 years from Feed-in Tariff and electricity sales.
Impact
- 12,000 tonnes of CO₂ saved over the turbine’s lifetime.
- All profits reinvested into community-led climate action initiatives.
- Increased community ownership through share offers.
- Supports Welsh Government’s goals for locally owned renewable energy.
I am proud to be part of such a hard-working group of volunteers. The support received from the Energy Service has been invaluable, and our development manager has always been on hand.”
Jane O’Brien, Director, Grannell Community Energy.