Wind Farms (Hansard, 20 June 1996)

§ Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much energy is generated by wind farms in Wales. [32890]

§ Mr. Gwilym Jones
In 1995 some 171 GW hours of electricity was generated by wind schemes in Wales.

§ Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many wind farms there are in Wales; and in what locations. [32888]

§ Mr. Gwilym Jones
There are currently eight non-fossil fuel obligation wind farm developments in Wales. Their locations are as follows:

Mynydd y Cemaes: Near Cemaes, Powys

Penrhyddlan: Llandinam, near Newtown, Powys

Llidiartywaun: Llandinam, near Newtown, Powys

Rhyd-y-Groes: Rhosgoch, Anglesey

Taff Ely: Near Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Llangwyryfon: Near Llanrustyd, Cardiganshire

Bryntitli: Near Rhayader, Powys

Dyffryn Brodyn: Near Trelech, Carmarthenshire

§ Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his policy on wind farms. [32887]

§ Mr. Gwilym Jones
The Government's policy is to stimulate the development of renewable energy sources wherever they have prospects of being economically attractive and environmentally acceptable, in order to contribute to diverse, secure and sustainable energy supplies; a reduction in the emission of pollutants; the encouragement of internationally competitive renewable industries.