One of largest UK wind farms to become tallest

A wind farm which was once the largest in Europe is set to become the tallest in the UK in a re-energising scheme.

ScottishPower Renewables and partner Eurus Energy are seeking to redevelop one of the UK's oldest wind farms in Powys, mid-Wales, in a project which will treble the energy output of the site. Llandinam was the largest wind farm in Europe when it was originally built in 1992. Now, a Section 36 Planning Application for the redevelopment of the existing wind farm has been submitted by CeltPower, which is a joint venture between ScottishPower Renewables and Eurus Energy. The plan, if approved, will see a significant reduction of turbines on the site from 103 to 42, but the newly repowered wind farm will be capable of producing 96 MW of clean green energy - a rise from the current output of 31 MW - and will be able to power the equivalent of over 53,000 households. The proposed turbines for the repowering of Llandinam wind farm will have a tip height of 122 metres (400 ft). Plans are also being made to recycle the old turbines by offering them to developers of renewable energy projects elsewhere in the UK and across to eastern Europe. The redevelopment of Llandinam will see the replanting of one of this country's first wind farms, which at the time was the largest in Europe. CeltPower will be hosting a number of public information days in Llandinam and the surrounding areas during May to outline details of the proposed development.
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