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Aberystwyth University is investigating the feasibility of generating its own wind energy with three wind turbines. As a way of meeting its sustainability targets, and minimise future energy costs, the University is undertaking a feasibility study to establish what the planning and business requirements would be. If constructed, the three 250 kilowatt turbine Aberystwyth University Sustainable Future project could generate enough electricity to meet up to 10 per cent of the University’s current annual electricity needs, and save the University a significant predicted amount in running costs over the 20 year life of the turbines. The University has submitted a screening opinion to Ceredigion County Council to request further information on the requirements for developing the scheme. The University will hold a three-week consultation with Aberystwyth students, residents and staff, starting with a public exhibition from 7pm on Thursday, January 28th The project, which would cost about £...

Petitions Committee open-mic meeting in Carmarthen The National Assembly for Wales’s Petitions Committee will hold a formal meeting at Trinity College, Carmarthen on Tuesday, 28 February. The Committee, chaired by William Powell AM, will consider new petitions and updates on current petitions before holding an open-mic session for people wanting to contribute evidence on the subject of noise nuisance from wind farms in the Carmarthenshire area. The ‘control of noise nuisance from wind farms’ petition states: “We call upon the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to pass a statute controlling the noise nuisance from wind turbines during anti-social hours. We ask for the implementation of respite periods during which time turbines would be switched off.” The National Assembly for Wales bus will also be on hand to gather further evidence from anyone who wishes to express a view on the subject.