There are now three proposals for solar energy ‘parks’ on the Gwent Levels.  There is an undetermined 155ha proposal west of Newport between St Brides and Peterstone, a much smaller one by Newport City Council west of the Ebbw near Maesglas landfill site, and now a 100ha proposal at Redwick, east of Newport, just touching the Monmouthshire boundary; this is at the pre-application consultation stage – Rush Wall Solar Park – BSR Energy – respond by 8 January.

There is also an emerging proposal for a substantial solar ‘farm’ near Penpergwm, south-east of Abergavenny.  The three larger projects are Developments of National Significance to be determined by Welsh Ministers after examination by the Planning Inspectorate.