A landmark for wind energy in Wales

We’re proud to have supported EDF Renewables UK through the development of Garn Fach Wind Farm – an 85MW onshore wind project near Newtown, Powys, and one of the most significant of its kind in Wales.

Now approved, Garn Fach is expected to power around 69,000 UK homes annually and save up to 117,000 tonnes of CO₂ each year. Beyond clean energy generation, the project brings long-term value to the local area, with plans for new footpaths, cycle routes, a visitor car park, and biodiversity improvements. A £10 million community benefit fund will also support local projects throughout the wind farm’s lifetime.

From beginning to end

We’ve been involved in Garn Fach from the very beginning, providing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) project management and coordination, alongside surveys in ecology, ornithology, hydrology, and noise pollution. We also managed the design and build of the met mast, including datalogger and off-grid power.

The project posed several challenges, including its location on deep peatland, which required extensive engagement with stakeholders and additional care to protect the site’s unique habitat and carbon sink qualities. As one of the first peatland wind developments approved in Wales, Garn Fach sets a new precedent for how clean energy projects can be delivered responsibly.

We also helped EDF navigate evolving planning policy – including updates to Planning Policy Wales in 2024 – and supported coordination with 15 landowners, including the management of common land planning consent.

This is a project we’re genuinely proud to have been part of. It shows what’s possible when renewable development is handled with care, ambition, and collaboration.

Read the full case study:  https://dulas.org.uk/dulas-supports-landmark-wind-farm-planning-in-wales/