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The Project
We have a vision to deliver clean, secure, low-carbon energy to homes and businesses across South Wales.
Eirlys Solar Farm is a proposal being brought forward by Octo Partners, in conjunction with our development partner EDF Renewables UK, to provide clean, secure, low-carbon energy to homes and businesses across South Wales with a new solar farm near to Port Talbot.
Key Stats
The current proposal involves:
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A minimum of 29 MW installed capacity
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Enough energy to power 7,388 homes*
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Mix of grades 4 (poor) and 5 (very poor) land quality
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Electricity grid connection secured
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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
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Wales-based renewable energy developer
*Based on 10.9% capacity factor (BEIS, 2021) and average household consumption of 3748 kWh (BEIS, 2021)
The Site
The site, in Neath Port Talbot County Borough and close to the border with Bridgend County Borough, has been carefully chosen for its potential to deliver electricity to the grid through ground-mounted solar panels. The site layout has been designed in order to minimise any adverse impact on the surrounding area.
The Welsh Government has committed to generating 70% of Wales’ electricity from renewable sources by 2030, as part of a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This commitment was strengthened following the Welsh Government’s declaration of a Climate Change Emergency in April 2019.
Latest News
Octo Partners and EDF Renewables UK launch Eirlys Solar Farm website
About Us
Octo Partners is a Wales-based renewable energy developer and infrastructure investment adviser. With unrivalled experience and a proven track record, we are well placed to develop and manage highly complex projects and transactions in Wales, the wider UK, and beyond.
EDF Renewables UK and Ireland is a subsidiary of EDF Group, one of the world’s largest low carbon electricity companies, and our investment and innovation is bringing significant benefits for communities. With our operating portfolio of 38 renewable energy sites including battery, onshore and offshore wind (together totalling 1 GW) we are providing much needed affordable, low carbon electricity. We have an expanding portfolio with almost 5 GW of projects in planning and development, including wind, battery and solar PV.
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