Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued environmental permits to Snowdonia Pumped Hydro’s 99.9MW Glyn Rhonwy scheme in North Wales.
The permits allow the company to carry out proposed water discharge activities into Llyn Padarn and Nant y Betws in Llanberis to operate the pumped storage facility.
NRW said that the permits are separate from the planning process for the project, which is managed by Gwynedd Council and the Planning Inspectorate.
NRW operations manager Euros Jones said: “Llyn Padarn is a vitally important natural asset for the area. It’s important for wildlife, for people and the local economy.
“We only issue an environmental permit if we are satisfied that the company’s plans prove they will operate safely, without harming the environment or local communities.”
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