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'''Moel Maelogan''' ''(shown on [[Ordnance Survey|O.S.]] maps as 'Maelogen', and also sometimes spelled 'Moelogan' and 'Mælogan')'' is a hill (summit height 424m) on the western edge of [[Mynydd Hiraethog]] (also known as the Denbigh Moors) in north [[Wales]], and overlooking the [[Conwy Valley]]. It is known mostly as the general location of a [[wind farm]].
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[[image:Moel Maelogan turbines.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The first 3 turbines at Moel Maelogan]]

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'''Moel Maelogan''' ''(shown on [[Ordnance Survey|O.S.]] maps as 'Maelogen', and also sometimes spelled 'Moelogan')'' is a hill (summit height 424m) on the western edge of [[Mynydd Hiraethog]] (also known as the Denbigh Moors) in north [[Wales]], and overlooking the [[Conwy Valley]]. It is known mostly as the general location of a [[wind farm]].
The initial 3 turbines were erected in 2002, and started generating in January 2003, each turbine capable of producing 1300kW. This scheme marked erection of the UK Wind Industry's 1000th turbine<ref>http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-2762007_ITM</ref> and was initially welcomed, as it had been set up by 3 local farmers to boost their incomes, under the company name of Cwmni Gwynt Teg ("Fair Wind"). After commissioning, however, it was not without its opponents, not least because, although not located in the [[Snowdonia National Park]] itself, the turbines are visible from many parts of it.
The initial three turbines were erected in 2002, and started generating in January 2003; each turbine is capable of producing 1300&nbsp;kW. This scheme marked erection of the UK wind industry's 1000th turbine<ref>[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_0199-2762007_ITM] {{dead link|date=May 2021}}</ref> and was initially welcomed, as it had been set up by three local farmers to boost their incomes, under the name of Cwmni Gwynt Teg ("Fair Wind Company"). After commissioning, however, it was opposed by some, not least because, although not located in the [[Snowdonia National Park]] itself, the turbines are visible from many parts of it.

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Of the three turbines, two were owned and operated by the local farming co-operative; the third was owned and operated by Energiekontor UK Ltd,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://energiekontor.co.uk|title=Energiekontor UK Ltd: Wind Farm Developer: Leeds, Yorkshire|website=Energiekontor.co.uk|date=1999-08-24 |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> the UK subsidiary of the German wind development company Energiekontor AG, which was instrumental in the finance and construction of the wind farm.


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The electricity produced goes to the local [[Llanrwst]] sub-station 4.5&nbsp;km away, and is sold to the [[Non-Fossil Purchasing Agency]].
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Of the 3 turbines, 2 are owned and operated by the local farming co-operative, the third is owned and operated by Energiekontor. Energiekontor UK Ltd,<ref>http://energiekontor.co.uk</ref> the UK subsidiary of the German wind development company Energiekontor AG, was instrumental in the finance and construction of the wind farm.


Under the project name of "Ail Wynt" (Second Wind), Cwmni Gwynt Teg planned a further 11 turbines<ref>{{cite web|url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20070130120000/http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1050578640924.html|title=Welsh wind farm faces local opposition|website=Webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk|access-date=7 November 2021}}</ref> but this was rejected.{{By whom|date=September 2018}} Despite further opposition<ref>{{cite news|author=John Vidal |url=https://www.theguardian.com/money/2004/may/07/utilities.greenpolitics |title=John Vidal on the war against wind farms &#124; Environment |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=2013-10-15}}</ref> an amended plan for an additional 9 turbines was passed, and these were built and commissioned in 2008 "within a more compact area and at reduced height".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ailwynt.co.uk/facts.html |title=Ail Wynt - Ffermio'r Gwynt - Farming the Wind |access-date=2008-08-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724030948/http://www.ailwynt.co.uk/facts.html |archive-date=2008-07-24 }}</ref>
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The electricity produced goes to the local [[Llanrwst]] sub-station 4.5km away, and is sold to the [[Non-Fossil Purchasing Agency]].


Cwmni Gwynt Teg won an [[Ashden Award]] in 2003 for its work on the wind farm.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ashdenawards.org/winners/cgt |title=Case Study &#124; Cwmni Gwynt Teg cooperative, UK, &#124; the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy |access-date=2 September 2008 |archive-date=20 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120160142/http://www.ashdenawards.org/winners/cgt |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Under the project name of "Ail Wynt" (Second Wind), Cwmni Gwynt Teg planned a further 11 turbines<ref>http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/england/professionals/en/1050578640924.html</ref> but this was rejected. Despite further opposition<ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2004/may/07/utilities.greenpolitics</ref> a plan for an additional 9 turbines was passed, and erection and commission of these took place in 2008 "within a more compact area and at reduced height."<ref>http://www.ailwynt.co.uk/facts.html</ref>


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[[File:Moel maelogan turbines.JPG|right|thumb| 300px|The 12 wind turbines on Moel Maelogan, as seen from [[Llanrhychwyn]]]]
Cwmni Gwynt Teg won an [[Ashden Award]] in 2003 for their work on the wind farm.<ref>[http://www.ashdenawards.org/winners/cgt Cwmni Gwynt Teg wins Ashden Award]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[Wind power in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Wind power in the United Kingdom]]
* [[Renewable energy]]
* [[Renewable energy]]
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Latest revision as of 22:59, 6 September 2022

Moel Maelogen
The first 3 turbines at Moel Maelogan
Map
CountryWales, United Kingdom
Coordinates53°08′08″N 03°43′00″W / 53.13556°N 3.71667°W / 53.13556; -3.71667
StatusOperational
Commission dateJanuary 2003
OwnerCo WP Mombkg UK branch
OperatorGT O+M
Power generation
Units operational12 x 1.3 MW
Make and modelBonus 1300/62, Siemens Wind Power SWT-1.3-62
Nameplate capacity41.6 MW
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Moel Maelogan (shown on O.S. maps as 'Maelogen', and also sometimes spelled 'Moelogan' and 'Mælogan') is a hill (summit height 424m) on the western edge of Mynydd Hiraethog (also known as the Denbigh Moors) in north Wales, and overlooking the Conwy Valley. It is known mostly as the general location of a wind farm.

The initial three turbines were erected in 2002, and started generating in January 2003; each turbine is capable of producing 1300 kW. This scheme marked erection of the UK wind industry's 1000th turbine[1] and was initially welcomed, as it had been set up by three local farmers to boost their incomes, under the name of Cwmni Gwynt Teg ("Fair Wind Company"). After commissioning, however, it was opposed by some, not least because, although not located in the Snowdonia National Park itself, the turbines are visible from many parts of it.

Of the three turbines, two were owned and operated by the local farming co-operative; the third was owned and operated by Energiekontor UK Ltd,[2] the UK subsidiary of the German wind development company Energiekontor AG, which was instrumental in the finance and construction of the wind farm.

The electricity produced goes to the local Llanrwst sub-station 4.5 km away, and is sold to the Non-Fossil Purchasing Agency.

Under the project name of "Ail Wynt" (Second Wind), Cwmni Gwynt Teg planned a further 11 turbines[3] but this was rejected.[by whom?] Despite further opposition[4] an amended plan for an additional 9 turbines was passed, and these were built and commissioned in 2008 "within a more compact area and at reduced height".[5]

Cwmni Gwynt Teg won an Ashden Award in 2003 for its work on the wind farm.[6]

The 12 wind turbines on Moel Maelogan, as seen from Llanrhychwyn

See also

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References

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  1. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Energiekontor UK Ltd: Wind Farm Developer: Leeds, Yorkshire". Energiekontor.co.uk. 24 August 1999. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Welsh wind farm faces local opposition". Webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  4. ^ John Vidal. "John Vidal on the war against wind farms | Environment". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Ail Wynt - Ffermio'r Gwynt - Farming the Wind". Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 28 August 2008.
  6. ^ "Case Study | Cwmni Gwynt Teg cooperative, UK, | the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy". Archived from the original on 20 November 2008. Retrieved 2 September 2008.
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