E.ON, together with Eurus Energy UK Ltd, is inviting local community members to attend public exhibition sessions, to find out more about plans to repower the Rhyd-y-Groes Wind Farm near Amlwch on Anglesey.

Since the wind farm began operating almost 22 years ago in in 1992, wind farm technology has come a long way and it's now possible to generate more energy from fewer turbines.

The site, which is owned by TGP Wind Limited, is a joint venture between E.ON and Eurus Energy that currently has a maximum power output of 7.2MW. New proposals are to replace the 24 current turbines with 13 modern turbines, capable of producing up to 11.7MW, enough energy to power 6,684 homes in the UK.


The public information sessions will be held at:

• Llanfechell School Community Centre - Tuesday 17 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

• Council Chamber, Amlwch Council Office - Wednesday 18 June from 2pm to 8pm

• Cemaes Village Hall, Llanbadrig - Thursday 19 June from 2pm to 8pm.

Paul Hunt, Consents Manager at E.ON, said: "This project is still in the early stages of development. These sessions are being held to keep the local community informed about our plans and to give them the opportunity to get involved and share their views before we submit our planning application.

"We've been working closely with local renewable energy consultants, Natural Power, to understand what impact the wind farm could have on the environment. We'll also be conducting formal studies which will include assessing the visual impact, landscape, wildlife, cultural heritage and ecology. Results of which will be included in our Environmental Impact Assessment."

(CD/JP)