π Project Overview
Mynydd y Gwair is a small 18 MW wind farm on the moorland above the Swansea Valley. Six Siemens Gamesa 3 MW turbines after a long planning process due to sensitive moorland landscape.
Site Schematic
Schematic diagram β not to scale. Illustrative layout based on project specifications.
β‘ Key Facts
18 MW β 6 Siemens Gamesa turbines above Swansea Valley
Long planning process β sensitive moorland landscape
RWE development
π§ Technical Specifications
| Capacity (MW) | 33 MW |
| No. of turbines/units | 6 |
| Turbine / unit model | Siemens Gamesa SG 3.0-132 |
| Unit capacity | 3 MW each |
| Annual output | 50 GWh/year |
| Homes powered | 12,000 homes |
π Grid Connection & Infrastructure
| Grid connection point | Western Power Distribution 33 kV |
| CfD held | No (merchant / PPA) |
π’ Development & Ownership
| Developer | RWE |
| Owner / operator | RWE |
| Year consented | 2013 |
| Construction started | 2017 |
| Commissioned / target | 2019 |
| Location | Mynydd y Gwair moorland, above Pontardawe, Swansea |
| Region | Swansea, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51.7Β°N, 3.9Β°W |
π Project Timeline
πΏ Environmental & Planning
SSSI moorland. Red kite and peregrine surveys. Peat and bog mitigation required.