Residents invited to find out more about new solar farm in Lavernock in the Vale of Glamorgan

Residents invited to find out more about new solar farm in Lavernock in the Vale of Glamorgan

• Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru operates in the interests of Wales, with all profits generated returned to the Welsh Government as the sole owner of the company.
• The project could generate up to 35 MW of clean energy, enough to power the equivalent electricity needs of approximately 13,800 average Welsh homes.*

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, a renewable energy company owned by the Welsh Government, is inviting local people to find out more about its proposals for a new solar farm on Welsh Government owned land in Lavernock, between Sully and Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan.

The solar farm would make an important contribution to securing energy by providing up to 35MW of green electricity, enough to power approximately 13,800 homes.

Alongside the generation of clean, green, solar energy, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru has ambitions to enhance nature on site, by improving and creating habitats for bees, insects, birds and mammals, improving access around the site for walkers and protecting the enjoyment of the Wales Coastal Path. 

As Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru operates solely in the interests of Wales, profits generated will be returned to the Welsh Government and can be ploughed back into public services.

Mark Roberts, Project Manager at Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, said: 

“We’re looking forward to speaking to local residents and building strong relationships within the community. Our commitment is to listen carefully, answer questions, and feed what we learn back into the next stage of the design process. 

“We’re exploring innovative ways to enhance our sites, so they work harmoniously for both local people and the surrounding habitats.”

The Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru team is hosting two local drop-in events which will include project information boards and maps. 

The events will take place at:

• 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Monday 12 January at Sully Sports & Social Club, South Rd, Sully, CF64 5SP
• 9:30am - 1:00pm Saturday 17 January at Lower Penarth Community Hall, Brockhill Way, Penarth, CF64 5QD

The consultation runs until 23 January 2026. More information can be found at www.trydanlarnog.wales.