Craig Y Perthi Solar Farm

05/12/2022

JBM Solar has launched a public consultation for the 'Craig Y Perthi' Solar Farm, on land to the north of the Llanwern Steelworks, and to the east/west of Bishton, in Newport, South Wales. We are seeking the views of those who live/work in the area to help shape the proposals.

The consultation will run from 1st December 2022 – 27th January 2023, with a public exhibition being held on Thursday 15th December in the Old School House, Bishton, NP18 2DZ, from 12pm-7pm. All are welcome to join.

More information about the consultation and the proposals can be found at; https://craigyperthisolarfarm.co.uk/

02/12/2022

JBM Solar is proposing to develop the 'Craig Y Perthi' Solar Farm, on mainly Grade 4 'poor' quality land to the north of the Llanwern Steelworks, and to the east/west of Bishton, Newport, South Wales.

Should it be approved, the farm would generate enough cheap renewable energy to meet the equivalent needs of over 44,800 Welsh homes, saving over 3,350,000 tonnes of CO2 (compared to fossil fuel generation) in the process. That's the same as planting ~55 million trees or taking ~731,000 cars off the road for a year.

The consultation for the plans has now launched and will run from 1st December 2022 – 27th January 2023, with an in-person public consultation event being held on Thursday 15th December in the Old School House, Bishton, NP18 2DZ, from 12pm-7pm. All are welcome to join.

More information about the consultation and the proposal can be found at

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