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Technical Advice Note (TAN) 8: Renewable Energy (2005)

Technical Advice Note (TAN) 8: Renewable Energy (2005)
Technical planning advice on renewable energy.

Solutia Wind Turbines

In 2007 Solutia applied for planning permission for two wind turbines.

Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm

It is the biggest Welsh power station producing energy from renewable sources.
Wind turbine.
Onshore and offshore wind generation can make a significant contribution to Wales’ and the UK’s renewable energy targets and aspirations.



The UK has a huge amount of wind resource and more offshore wind capacity than any other country in the world. Wind generation technology is also quite advanced compared to other technologies.

Forestry and renewable energy

Forestry Commission Wales is helping us meet our renewable energy targets through our Wind Energy Programme.

Visit: Forestry Commission website (external link)

Frequently asked questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about wind power.

The planning process

23/06/11
Five frequently asked questions about the wind farms and the planning process.
 

Communities

23/06/11
Five frequently asked questions about communities and wind farms.
 

The environmental impact

23/06/11
Seven frequently asked questions about the environmental impact of wind farms.