Wind Energy – Awel Y Mor
The UK government has granted planning permission to RWE for the 1100MW Awel Y Mor wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has given the go-ahead for up to 50 turbines for the extension of the operational Gwynt Y Mor site off north Wales.
In her decision, Coutinho said the benefits of the development “outweigh its adverse impacts”.
She added that matters relating to Habitat Regulations have been satisfied by the developer.
“Consequently, the Secretary of State considers that development consent should be granted for the Awel y Môr offshore wind farm.”
The decision follows a recommendation by the Planning Inspectorate to grant consent for the scheme subject to conditions.
AyM will be built approximately 10.5 km off the coast of north Wales, to the west of the existing Gwynt y Mor wind farm, with its grid connection planned to reach the shoreline between Rhyl and Prestatyn.
