Wind Farm Developer Could Have to Make an Upfront Cash Payment to Two Councils

Wind Farm developer could have to make an upfront cash payment to two councils

A deposit, or cash bond, could be required as part of a condition to allow a wind farm.

Wind farm developer may be forced to pay upfront turbine removal costs

Wind turbines. Image: Thomas Parker via Pexels Twm Owen– Local democracy reporter A firm behind plans for a wind farm across two Welsh boroughs could have to make an upfront payment to ensure turbines can eventually be removed. Suggested planning conditions for the wind farm of no more than seven 180 metre tall turbines at Mynydd Llanhilleth in Gwent include a requirement the turbines and other equipment are removed at the end of its lifespan, w…