Energy Generated:-
(April 2026 update)
Talybont Turbine:-
Total to date: 2,364,584 MWh
Total 2026 (Jan to March): 63,187 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
- Home Energy Saving Service – now live for our community March 30, 2026
- 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
Author Archives: Alison Kidd
Recruiting for Micro wind research project
We are currently researching the potential value and feasibility of single pole, micro wind generation for individual businesses or domestic properties within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Our motivation is to reduce dependence on non-renewable sources of energy. Free initial … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Heated throw offer now closed
We were delighted that our offer for 25 heated throws to elderly members of our community proved so popular. We even extended the offer to 35 throws as the requests grew. I’m afraid they have now all gone but 35 … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Heated Throw Offer – EXTENDED!
The 25 electrically heated throws we offered have all gone to keeping elderly members of our community warm. They’ve proved so popular, we’ve ordered another 10. Do email us on info@talybontenergy.co.uk or call Alison and leave a message on 01874 … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
Heated Throw Offer – this winter
Talybont on Usk Energy is offering 25 electrically heated throws FREE to any older members of our community (Talybont, Pencelli, Aber and Scethrog) who feel chilly and would like help to stay warm this winter. Colour not necessarily as shown … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment
UK Funding for Hydro energy storage
We just need to find 2 reservoirs one above the other! https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/britain-sets-out-funding-model-renewable-energy-storage-projects-2024-10-09/ ….But good to see funding for this approach to storage.
Posted in Uncategorized
Leave a comment