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£1.4m investment at Aberdare substation strengthens Rhondda Cynon Taf power network

Team @ AberdareOnline12 December 202512 December 202502 mins

National Grid Electricity Distribution’s upgraded transformers and control systems at Aberdare substation will ensure homes and businesses continue to receive dependable power, while supporting future demand and economic growth. Stuart Howe, Senior Project Engineer at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: “Our teams live and work in the communities we serve, and we’re proud to invest in the future of South Wales. “By…

The government’s support for biomass

Team @ AberdareOnline30 January 202430 January 202402 mins

The government is relying on biomass, in combination with CCUS, to make a significant contribution to its net zero goals. For biomass to fulfil this role the government needs to be confident that the industry is meeting high standards of sustainability. Its current monitoring arrangements rely on a combination of information provided by generators, third-party…

Major boost for hydrogen as UK unlocks new investment and jobs

Team @ AberdareOnline14 December 202314 December 202301 mins

Commenting on the announcement that eleven new production projects helping to place UK at forefront of the hydrogen industry and bring progress towards net zero ambitions, Welch Conservative Shadow Climate Change Minister, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said: “This is fantastic news from the UK Conservative Government, hydrogen presents a massive economic opportunity for the UK, unlocking…

Labour Minister not interested in nuclear power

Team @ AberdareOnline27 September 202302 mins

Today in the Senedd the Minister for Climate Change faced questions from the Welsh Conservative Shadow Climate Change Minister, Janet Finch-Saunders MS on nuclear power. Commenting on the exchange, Janet Finch Saunders MS said: “The UK needs four times as much clean power as we have now to hit Net Zero by 2050. I asked…

Cynon Valley Gas Power Plant: A Potential Boon for Local Prosperity

Team @ AberdareOnline9 August 202303 mins

Amid discussions about the new gas power plant by DRAX subsidiary Hirwaun Power in the Cynon Valley, a ray of optimism shines on the community of Rhigos and its neighbouring areas. While questions about the alignment of energy strategies between the Welsh and UK governments arise, the potential benefits to the local community are becoming…