A major new wind farm could be coming to the hills near Brecon, as renewable energy developer Bute Energy announces plans for its latest project, Garreg Fawr Energy Park.

The early proposals include up to 22 wind turbines, each with a maximum blade tip height of 220 metres, alongside access tracks, a substation, a control building, and other associated infrastructure.

The Garreg Fawr Energy Park would be located approximately nine kilometres north-west of Brecon and 15 kilometres south-west of Builth Wells.

If built, the development could generate enough electricity to power nearly 110,000 homes a year.

The project is part of Bute Energy’s wider plans to develop onshore wind energy across Wales, representing a £3 billion investment in the Welsh economy. The company says it could be generating more than 2.2GW of clean energy by 2030 - enough to supply over 2.25 million homes.

This proposal is the latest in a number of local projects proposed by Bute Energy, which include Aberedw Energy Park on Aberedw Hill and Nant Mithil in Radnor Forest.

Bute Energy said the scheme would include a Community Benefit Fund, potentially delivering up to £1.15 million per year locally over the lifetime of the energy park. The company also plans to provide employment opportunities, support local schools and community facilities, and create public access to nature projects.

Lauren Foster, Project Manager at Bute Energy said: “From tackling the climate crisis, the cost of living, and our reliance on gas from abroad, there’s huge potential for renewable energy in Wales to deliver lasting benefits for Wales and our communities.

“We’re looking forward to hearing from local people how we can help support projects and tackle issues in communities around the site – so we can deliver real benefits to local people.”

The development is classed as a Development of National Significance (DNS), meaning the final planning application will be considered by Welsh Ministers rather than the local authority.

Bute Energy plans to begin community engagement in the coming months, including a six-week non-statutory consultation this autumn. Residents will be able to view the proposed site boundary and draft turbine layout, and provide feedback on the design and potential local impacts.

Wind farm proposals in the area have sparked strong local opposition.

James Evans MS, who represents Brecon and Radnorshire, recently described the Aberedw proposal as “clear exploitation” of the countryside, reflecting wider concerns about landscape impact, tourism, and local communities.

Concerns over military safety have also been raised in other recent Powys projects. Earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed potential impacts on low-flying aircraft training and operations at the Sennybridge Training Area (SENTA) for the proposed Parc Ynni Banc y Celyn wind farm near Upper Chapel, by developers Wind2.