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JAMES EVANS MS SAYS NO TO THE INDUSTRIALISATION OF MID WALES' COUNTRYSIDE
Our area is under threat. Multiple Wind Farm proposals will overwhelm our landscape, damage ecosystems, threaten jobs and deter tourists.
Our rural economy would take a massive hit, affecting each and every one of us.
James is standing up for your rights in the Senedd:
- Questioning Ministers on Planning Policy Wales
- Raising concerns that local voices won’t be heard
- Asking for all the proposals to be assessed together
- Insisting that any power lines are undergrounded
- Ensuring Welsh Government interests are declared
"This is my home, your home. I will not sit back and see commercial companies destroy our landscape, exploit our area – all in the name of profits. A drop in tourist numbers will hurt us all, harm local businesses like our local shop, garage, pub etc. These plans could overwhelm our area and there could be many more turbines to follow!"
JAMES SAYS THIS IS NOT THE LOCATION FOR HUNDREDS OF TURBINES
- Our upland areas are rich in peat
- We have endangered species like curlews to protect
- We have SSSI’s,mature trees and pristine countryside
- Development on this scale could damage ecosystems and ecology
- We rely on tourists coming to this area and spending money in our communities.
These proposals are badged up as ‘green’ but the lifespan of these turbines are around 20 years, they inflict significant damage on the environment during the build phase and let’s remember – these are developments by commercial companies who are looking to make a profit from exploiting our area – profits from you and me. Despite their environmental appeal, wind farms in the UK carry substantial costs for us bill payers. Did you know that in 2024, UK households paid a record £1.9 billion in subsidies to offshore wind farms — a direct consequence of long-term fixed price agreements outlasting periods of low wholesale energy prices. ‘Constraint Payments’ mean that when the electricity grid is up to capacity and cannot take any more power – these companies are paid to switch off! These payments rose sharply—from a mere £200,000 in 2010 to over £100 million by 2023. This is adding onto mine and your electricity bills!