· COMMUNITY WIND TURBINE ·
After 13 years of hard work and determination, we finally got planning permission to put up a community wind turbine at Trefawr Farm, near Llanfyrnach. In October 2011, that vision became a reality with the installation of a 700kW turbine – generating clean energy right here in Pembrokeshire.
Crymych, where CARE is based, is one of the areas in Wales most at risk of fuel poverty. The income from selling this clean electricity will help us tackle that by supporting community spaces, helping households cut their carbon footprint, and backing local green enterprises. We’re also running training to build land-based skills so our communities can be more resilient in a changing climate.
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2022: 1,738,324 kWh
2021: 1,565671 kWh
2020: 1,813,334 kWh
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AS OF THE VERY END OF 2022, THE TURBINE HAD PRODUCED A TOTAL OF 5,325,907 KWH – THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO THE ANNUAL CONSUMPTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,400 HOMES.
Daniel Blackburn
TURBINE WHISPERER & KEEPER OF THE KILOWATTS
Daniel is the man behind the turbine, making sure it keeps spinning and churning out clean, green energy. He keeps track of every kilowatt produced, ensuring our community wind power does what it was built for ~ supporting local people and projects. When he’s not keeping tabs on the turbine, he’s likely dreaming up new ways to make renewable energy for our communities.
