Wales is about to get its first ever offshore wind farm
Wales is about to get its first ever offshore wind farm
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13 August 2026
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The Llŷr Wind Farm will begin generating energy in 2031. Credit: Welsh Government
People in Wales will soon be able to get offshore wind energy after the Welsh government gave the nod to the Llŷr Wind Farm in the Celtic Sea, off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
The wind farm is expected to create 2,000 jobs in the building phase and will begin generating power in 2031 should everything go to plan.
Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy Adam Price described major offshore wind projects such as the Llŷr Wind Farm as “catalysts for economic growth and prosperity” and a “major milestone for Wales’ clean energy aspirations”.
The Welsh government said the wind farm will “showcase pioneering offshore wind technologies” and will “serve as a practical demonstration of how innovation can unlock offshore wind resources in deeper water…and support the development of future industries”.
Scott Harper, Chief Executive of Cicero Energy, said the farm will position South Wales as a “global hub for offshore wind innovation, advanced engineering, and clean energy expertise”.
“This project not only accelerates Wales’ transition to renewable energy, but also creates opportunities for local businesses, ports, universities, and the wider supply chain – building the capabilities needed for future large-scale deployments and international growth,” Harper commented.
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