Published 09/03/2026 | Last Updated 09/03/2026
- Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru held activities in a local Welsh school in Carmarthenshire to teach children about renewable energy and a possible wind farm project in their area.
- Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru operates solely in the interests of Wales, with all profits generated returned to the Welsh Government as the sole owner of the company.
- Glyn Cothi Wind Farm could generate around 162MW of clean energy, equivalent to the electricity needs* of 144,000 average Welsh homes.*
Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru (Trydan), the renewable energy company owned by the Welsh Government, held a consultation recently about its proposals for a wind farm at Brechfa Forest, Carmarthenshire. More than 50 pupils from Ysgol Llanybydder were given a glimpse into the proposed Glyn Cothi wind farm, promoted by Trydan in November.
Ysgol Llanybydder serves a community close to the proposed wind farm site, and during Trydan’s visit, the children engaged in a series of fun and interactive activities designed to spark curiosity about renewable energy.
From crafting wind turbines out of recycled materials to competing in a lively quiz that tested their knowledge, the children embraced the sessions with enthusiasm. They also explored a virtual model of the proposed wind farm, bringing the Glyn Cothi plans to life in an engaging way.
To celebrate their efforts, each pupil received an ‘arwr gwyrdd’ (green hero) rosette and Trydan donated book tokens to the school to encourage further learning and reading.
Dr Catrin Ellis Jones, Head of Public Involvement at Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, said:
“It’s inspiring to see young people so engaged with renewable energy. These sessions are about more than just exploring and explaining some of the characteristics of a project, they’re about showing that Wales is leading the way in clean energy and giving the next generation a sense of the potential of that journey."
“The children loved seeing the wind farm come to life through the 3D visualisations, and their curiosity and ideas remind us why this work matters.”
At the three consultation events in November the Trydan team were on hand to answer queries, gather feedback, and inform people about the early-stage plans for the 27-turbine scheme, which was launched in summer 2025.
A digital model of what the development could look like was available at each session, allowing local residents to visualise how the new site may appear in the landscape, including alongside existing infrastructure. More than 200 people attended the drop-in events held in Llanybydder, Abergorlech and Brechfa in Carmarthenshire.
As Wales’ only state-owned renewable energy company, Trydan's mission is to deliver secure, clean power, while ensuring more of the benefits of utility-scale projects stay in Wales.
David Thomas, project manager for Glyn Cothi believed the consultation provided insights and key information in helping shape the future of the development. He said:
“Building relationships with residents is key to us when working on projects, and the opportunity to engage with the community has been crucial."
“These sessions gave us a valuable opportunity to listen, respond to questions, and explain how we’re working to protect and enhance the environment. The feedback we’ve received will help shape the future of the project, and we’re committed to keeping that dialogue open as plans progress.”
Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru is also focussed on securing other benefits locally including enhancing nature on site, community funding, and improved recreational access to the forest. Trydan is using public procurement processes to create opportunities for local suppliers and supporting jobs in the growing green economy. And as Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru operates solely in the interests of Wales, profits generated will be returned to the Welsh Government as the sole shareholder of the company.
*Mean domestic electricity consumption by country/region. Source: DESNZ Subnational Electricity and Gas Consumption Statistics Regional and Local Authority, Great Britain, 2022.
(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65b12dfff2718c000dfb1c9b/subnati
onal-electricity-and-gas-consumption-summary-report-2022.pdf)
*Annual average electricity consumption = 162 MW (installed capacity) x 0.3082 (all wind load factor) x 8760 hours / 3.032 MWh. Source: RenewableUK.