Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner releases details of proposed plans for Solar Farm at Police Headquarters
Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dafydd Llywelyn has released details of a proposed Solar Farm which Dyfed-Powys Police plan to develop on an undeveloped part of land at their Headquarters in Llangunnor, Carmarthen.
The plans would see 1,420 photovoltaic (PV) panels installed alongside an associated battery storage system and other ancillary works on the site, which is currently unused. Once in place, the Solar Farm is expected to generate around 592,245 kWh of electricity every year. Of this, approximately 88% will be used directly by Dyfed-Powys Police, helping to reduce reliance on grid electricity and contributing to a significant annual carbon saving of around 109,647 kg. While the final cost savings will depend on future energy prices, the Solar Farm is expected to provide substantial long-term savings on the force’s annual energy bills.
The long-term aim of the project is to cut energy costs and support its wider sustainability commitments by producing clean, renewable energy on site.
Commercial real estate services & investment company, CBRE, are the agents acting on behalf of the PCC and Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the planning application, and they have launched a pre-planning application consultation, seeking feedback from the public on the Solar Farm plans ahead of submitting their planning application to Carmarthenshire County Council.
As part of the pre planning application consultation, CBRE will be holding an in person public consultation event, held in Carmarthen Library on the 10th of July (0900 -18:30). All information about the proposed plans can be viewed on the below link, where there is also an opportunity for anyone to comment.
View the Solar Farm consultation here
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “Investing in renewable energy is an important part of our commitment to sustainability and making the best use of public money. By developing a Solar Farm at our Headquarters, we can reduce our carbon footprint, make long-term savings on our energy bills and contribute to a greener future for our communities. I encourage the public, in particular residents in the Llangunnor area, to engage with the pre planning application consultation, to ensure we capture the views of local residents ahead of submitting the planning application.”
The consultation is open to the public until 25 July 2025.
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Article Date: 07/07/2025