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Alwen Forest Project

Awaiting Construction59.4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 October 2025

Technology
Onshore wind
Capacity
59.4 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
RWE Generation / Innogy
Location
Alwens Forest, Llyn Brenig, Conwy, Gwynedd, LL21, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Welsh Government (NSIP)
Planning application
DNS/3214855
Turbines
9, 200 m to tip
  • 19 September 2024 Planning application submitted
  • 2 October 2025 Planning permission granted

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