Published 13/07/2026 | Last Updated 23/07/2026
With a new Government in place and Members of the Senedd (MS) settling into their roles, an opportunity arose for Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru (Trydan) to take two newly elected representatives to see the benefits of wind energy on forested land in North Wales.
Clocaenog Dau Wind Farm is a proposed renewable energy development that would in-fill a number of gaps within the original Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm on Natural Resources Wales land in Denbighshire and Conwy.
Initial feasibility work indicates that Clocaenog Dau could accommodate up to 22 modern and efficient wind turbines.
Trydan is Wales’ renewable energy developer wholly owned by the Welsh Government, one that is on a mission to unlock the country’s renewable energy potential, ensuring that the benefits of these developments remain in Wales.
The project would make an important contribution to tackling climate change by providing up to 132 MW of clean electricity, equivalent to the annual electricity needs of up to 117,500 typical homes in Wales.
Elfed Williams, MS for Bangor Conwy Môn, and Becca Martin, an elected member for Clwyd, were welcomed to Clocaenog Forest to see for themselves the plans currently being developed.
Elfed Williams said: “As a former councillor for a ward neighbouring Clocaenog, I know the area very well, and it was good to hear more about the development.
“Renewable energy is extremely important to us in Wales as demand for energy continues to rise whilst we and the UK are imprisoned by energy costs worldwide, it in turn affects residents’ energy bills.
“Developing projects that ensure the benefits remain in the hands of the people of Wales can only be a good thing.
“Engaging with the local community at an early stage of development so they can influence plans is also good practice from Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru.
“I look forward to hearing more about the Clocaenog Dau project as it progresses.”
Three public consultations were held in October 2025, and since then work has been under way to adapt the plans in response to input from the local community, as well as carry out environmental surveys and scoping reports.
Detailed planning work is also underway as further discussions with the public are also in the pipeline following the summer.
There has been considerable interest among local communities in the financial community benefits that would result from the development of Clocaenog Dau.
Over recent months, the Trydan team has been gathering local views on the kinds of ways that community benefits could deliver the best and most impactful effects locally should the project receive the relevant approvals.
Dr Catrin Ellis Jones, Head of Public Involvement at Trydan, said: “We greatly appreciate the time many people have already contributed to informing us about the area’s interests, ambitions, and needs.
“It’s only through understanding and collaborating that we will deliver a project together, with the most positive effects for the locality, the region, and residents. We encourage and welcome more of this collaboration as the project evolves.”
Keep an eye on the Trydan website www.trydangwyrddcymru.wales for the latest developments on Clocaenog Dau and its other projects, namely Glyn Cothi Wind Farm in Carmarthenshire, Carreg Wen Wind Farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Larnog Solar Farm in the Vale of Glamorgan.