Smarter, greener local energy projects get Welsh Government funding boost
Prosiectau ynni lleol mwy clyfar a gwyrdd yn derbyn cyllid gan Lywodraeth Cymru
The Welsh Government has kicked off 2025 by awarding up to £10m of grant funding to 32 community green energy projects across Wales.
The successful projects were selected after a highly competitive application process and will be delivered over the coming months. The projects include the deployment of everything from solar panels and heat pumps to battery storage and electric vehicle charging points. They will help to smarten up the use of energy across a wide range of organisations including: schools, leisure centres, care homes, business parks, community centres, and activity centres.
This funding forms part of the vision of Welsh Government’s Ynni Cymru programme, set up to support and realise the enormous benefits of locally owned renewable energy generation and Smart Local Energy Systems.
Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning said:
“The wide-ranging benefits of smarter, greener energy generation and networks is clear – and we are committed to delivering that on every scale.
“Whilst ground-breaking technology and the development of national infrastructure continues apace across strategic sites in Wales, it’s equally important that we continue to support the growth of smarter, locally driven innovative projects.
“There was a huge amount of interest in this support, which goes to show the enormous appetite for clean, smarter energy systems keeping benefits within our communities and reducing the need for large scale infrastructure. I’m delighted to be able to support so many quality projects which will each have a positive impact on the many who use them.
“I look forward to seeing Ynni Cymru continuing to support a range of local services and facilities whilst contributing to our low carbon commitments.”
Notes to editors
The list of Smart Local Energy System projects given the immediate go ahead for Ynni Cymru funding include the following organisations:
- Aberporth Village Hall (Mid Wales) – Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure at village hall.
- Nant Conwy RFC (North Wales) – Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure at local rugby club.
- Swansea Mosque and Islamic Community Centre (South Wales) - Solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps.
- Gwersyll yr Urdd, Llangrannog – Solar PV and battery storage.
- Menai Science Park (MSParc) – Solar PV and heat pumps.
- Denbighshire CC – Solar PV, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure and heat pump at key transport depot.
- Gwynedd – Solar PV and battery storage across school sites.
- Challoch Energy Ltd – Solar PV, battery storage across 45 homes including establishment of Local Energy Market.
- Cardiff Council – Solar PV and battery storage across leisure sites.
- Cardiff Metropolitan University – Solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps.
- Ynni Teg – Solar PV and battery storage across community buildings.
- Egni Co-op – Solar PV, EV charging infrastructure and battery storage across school sites.
- Ynni Lleu – Solar PV and battery storage.
- Newport Playgoers – Solar PV, battery storage and smart lighting in theatre.
- Y Felin Ddwr – Solar PV, smart grid, EV charging infrastructure and heat pump.
- Powys CC – Solar PV and battery storage.
- Awen Cultural Trust – Solar and battery storage.
- Caban CIC - Solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps.
- Made in Tredegar Ltd - Solar and battery storage at theatre.
- Nant Y Moel Boys and Girls Club and Community Centre – Solar PV and heat pump.
- Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC - Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.
- Prysor Angling Association - Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.
- Podiau Blaenplwyf Pods – Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.
- Little Pencoed Farm – Solar PV and battery storage for business park.
- Kidwelly Town Community Hall - Solar and battery storage.
- Isle of Anglesey County Council – Solar PV and battery storage to complement existing heat pump.
- Centre for Alternative Technology - Solar PV, battery storage and EV charging infrastructure.
- Holywell Town Football Club – Solar PV, battery storage, smart lighting and heat pump.
- St Asaph Cathedral - Solar and battery storage.
- Winds Wind Development Ltd – Solar PV, battery storage and smart controls.
- Haush Pembroke Ltd – Solar PV and hydrogen technologies.
- Aberystwyth University – Solar PV and heat pump.