Trydan is the only large-scale onshore wind developer wholly owned by the Welsh Government with a singular focus on delivering for Wales.
A key goal is to develop 1 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity on Welsh public land by 2040 and deliver benefits to our society, our environment, and our economy, for everyone living and working in Wales today and for future generations.
Yes they do, they can even work when it’s cloudy. In November 2025, solar power met 13.9% of UK electricity demand.[1]
Solar panels are designed to absorb as much light as possible and not to reflect it. Glint can be produced as a direct reflection of the sun from the surface of the solar PV panel. Screening with trees and hedgerows can be very effective in helping to avoid glint and glare.
There is some noise generated on site during the construction stage, from the construction traffic and from construction itself, such as fixing the frame that supports the solar panels into the ground.
Once the solar farm is built there is very little noise from the site. However, we will consult with the Vale of Glamorgan Council on any requirements for a noise assessment in support of the planning application.
If the proposal gets planning permission, construction would take around 6-9 months.
We have considered the views from neighbouring properties in our early design for the site. As well as careful placement of panels, existing trees, hedgerows and infrastructure will screen many of the views towards the solar panels.
We will carry out a landscape and visual impact assessment in support of the planning application. This will consider views to and from the site as well as views from neighbouring properties.
Yes, the land is currently used to grow crops, although it is not classed as Best and Most Versatile (BMV) agricultural land. The land at the site is classed as Grade 3b and 4 under the Agricultural Land Classification, meaning it is moderate to poor quality for producing crops. Some areas of the site will continue to be used for crops (wheat and barley).
Unlike other forms of development, solar farms do not irreversibly disturb the ground. Solar farms borrow the land, the change in land use is temporary, and reversible. As the agricultural land under a solar farm is in effect left fallow, soil health can recover. Following the development’s operational lifespan, the land is able to return to its original use in a better condition.[1]
[1] Solar Energy UK. 2022. Solar Energy Wales Briefing.
Yes you will. There will be no loss of footpaths, and we’re looking at ways to enhance the existing footpaths and improve connectivity across the site.
We are committed to safely removing the solar panels and all other infrastructure from the site at the end of the project’s lifespan. We will set out our decommissioning plans in our draft planning application.
Solar panels are mostly made from materials such as aluminium, copper and glass. There are established recycling procedures for these materials, and it is technically possible for the majority of a solar panel to be recycled. The industry is working on processes to ensure the commercial viability of recycling and increase the rate, and range, of materials recycled over time.[1]
The electricity produced at Larnog Solar Farm will go to the National Grid via the local distribution grid network. From there it will go to where demand is, which could be local, or further away in the UK.