A public consultation has been launched on plans for a 42MW wind farm in Wales.
Developer Pennant Walters’ proposals comprise seven wind turbines that could provide enough power to meet the electricity needs of approximately 32,000 homes a year.
Each turbine will have a maximum blade height of 180m on the site, 3km to the west of Pontypridd.
The site is situated on an upland plateau with steep sloping sides, extending to around 200 hectares and is currently mostly grassland used for grazing, Pennant Walters said.
The wind farm could help Wales tackle the climate emergency and meet Welsh Government’s renewable energy objectives.
Pennant Walters said it wants to develop long-lasting relationships with its communities and is carrying out early engagement to give local people the chance to find out more and discuss the proposals with members of the project team.
All feedback will then be reviewed and used to help inform the number and location of the turbines proposed, which has not been determined yet.
The detailed proposals will form the basis of the more detailed statutory consultation next Spring/Summer.
Pennant Walters managing director Dale Hart said: “We believe that the Mynydd y Glyn Wind Farm could make a significant contribution to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s renewable energy targets in the immediate future, while delivering wider benefits to the surrounding communities over the next 30 years.
“We place great value in the communities in which we operate and look forward to hearing the thoughts and ideas of local residents and stakeholders as we develop our proposals.”