Are offshore wind farm developments a better option?
It is commonly accepted that it is cheaper to generate renewable energy from on-shore sites. However the co-operative supports the development of offshore wind farms, as these are another important element of the overall renewable strategy for Wales. Offshore wind farms will be clearly visible from populated, tourist based coastal areas as we are witnessing off the North Wales Coast, but they obviously don’t have the same visual impact within the rural landscape. However they do not have any of the advantages of the Ail Wynt scheme such as access for maintenance and financial benefits to the local community through local ownership – all the elements that have made this project an Award Winner.
