Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Coed Ely Solar Farm has achieved national recognition, achieving two prestigious industry awards and securing its status as a leading renewable energy project in Wales.
The project has been named Renewable Energy Project of the Year at the National Energy Awards 2026 in London, an achievement made more significant given the strength and scale of the competition.
This latest achievement follows an earlier success in March, when Coed Ely Solar Farm was awarded the Clean Energy Project of the Year at the National Green Energy Awards in Bristol.
Delivered in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Stantec and Vital Energi, the Coed Ely Solar Farm plays a vital role in the council’s decarbonisation strategy, exporting approximately 5MW of clean electricity to the national grid. In addition, the project supports local public services through a pioneering power purchase agreement, supplying 1MW of low-carbon electricity directly to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This helps to reduce emissions within the healthcare sector while providing a reliable source of sustainable energy.
The double award success underlines the project’s importance not just locally, but as a model for future renewable energy developments across the country.
Councillor Ros Davis, Cabinet Member for Resources, Customer and Energy, at Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, said: “We're proud to see Coed Ely Solar Farm recognised on the national stage. Winning two major awards reflects our strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. This project is making a real difference. It’s reducing carbon emissions. It’s also providing a reliable energy supply to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Well done to everyone involved. This is an outstanding achievement.”
The council continues to prioritise renewable energy and low-carbon infrastructure, supporting its wider commitment to meet its carbon-neutral targets by 2030.
Posted on 19/05/2026