Energy Generated:-
(July 2025 update)
Talybont Turbine:-
Total to date: 2,225,276 MWh
Total 2025 (until emd of July): 113,492 kWhCommunity Hall Solar PV (updated Sept 2023)
Total to date: 81.7 MWh
Av per year: 8,000 kWhDomestic Solar PV (Needs updating)
Av per year: 12,770 kWhOther Talybont hydro schemes (Needs updating)
Av per year: 44,000 kWhTOTAL (Needs updating) Talybont per year : 254,770 kWh
Energy Consumed (to be updated)
1,500,000 kWh per year (estimate) Needs updating Proportion generated : 17% Needs updating-
Latest News
- Research report on Micro Wind Opportunities in Bannau Brycheiniog March 3, 2026
- Inviting paid student projects for Summer 2026 January 24, 2026
- Talybont Community Home Heating Survey Results January 24, 2026
- What are your home heating issues and needs? October 15, 2025
- Update on Clothes swapping and repair project October 15, 2025
Author Archives: Alison Kidd
Report on Energy Storage in UK
Good report on status and developments in energy storage in the UK here.
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Impact of new business rates on community hydro
Important article on the effects of this here.
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Bethesda Local Energy Pilot
Here’s a 4 minute video explaining the effects on a household which a Local Energy scheme like the pilot trial at Bethesda can have. There are some more details of people’s experiences here.
Pole mounted energy storage
Interesting scheme in Toronto where they are mounting compact storage units on electricity poles. Each unit, storing 15 kilowatt hours of energy, is paired with a transformer and can supplement needs during peak hours in homes.
Talybont-on-Usk Energy 