James Evans MS has warned that Wales faces "industrialisation by stealth" due to 70 proposed onshore wind farm projects across the country.
Five of these proposals are located in Brecon & Radnorshire, including major schemes at Aberedw, Nant Mithil, Bryn Gilwern, Garreg Fawr, and Banc y Celyn, totaling over 100 turbines, each exceeding 200 meters in height.
The First Minister compared Powys's potential contribution to net zero targets to South Wales's historic coal mining industry, stating: "15,000 jobs are going to be created as a result of renewable energy. That is not something I'm going to apologise for."
Author's summary: Wales faces "industrialisation by stealth" with numerous wind farm proposals.