Welcome to our exhibition
Fuse Energy is proposing the construction of a 5MW Solar Farm, together with associated infrastructure including inverter stations, security fencing, and CCTV, on land adjacent to the B4393 at Talwrn Bach, Llanfyllin, Powys SY22 5LQ.
We hope you find the information interesting and informative.
We all need to get to net zero more quickly. The spiralling costs of imported gas, and the knock-on effects on energy bills, have highlighted the need for cheaper, cleaner and secure homegrown renewable energy. Solar energy is one of the most reliable and well established renewable technologies available in the UK today.
Solar farms generate clean electricity using rows of photovoltaic (PV) panels that convert sunlight directly into energy. When sunlight hits the panels, it generates an electrical current that is fed into inverters, which transform it into usable power for the local grid. The energy produced is then distributed to homes and businesses, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower carbon emissions.
Solar farms operate silently, have minimal ongoing impact on the land, and can provide opportunities for biodiversity enhancements such as wildflower planting and habitat creation.
The proposed development will contribute to national and local renewable energy targets, supporting the transition to a low carbon economy and responding to the climate emergency declared by Powys County Council. It will also support the Welsh Government’s legally binding commitment to achieve net zero by 2050 and its target to generate 70% of electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030.
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About Fuse Energy
Fuse Energy is committed to transforming the energy system through real, measurable renewable generation. Its mission is to accelerate the transition to abundant, low carbon energy, with a focus on transparency, innovation and long term infrastructure investment.
The Founders were executives of Revolut, a £55.6bn FinTech startup headquartered in London. The company has since grown rapidly to become a leading full stack energy company. Its vertically integrated model spans renewable generation, energy trading and supply, enabling lower costs, stronger environmental outcomes and more efficient scaling.
Fuse Energy has raised over £125 million in investment, is headquartered in London, and is focused on accelerating the rollout of renewable infrastructure.
Fuse Renewables UK is therefore well placed to deliver high quality solar projects that support grid stability, reduce emissions and contribute to long term energy security.
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Why this site?
The site has been chosen following detailed assessments of environmental and ecological suitability, land quality and grid connection potential.
The land comprises approximately 12.1 hectares of agricultural fields, a mix of Agricultural Grade 3b (moderate, 64%) and Grade 3a (good, 36%). Large portions are not considered Best and Most Versatile (BMV) land, making the site particularly favourable and aligned with good practice in solar siting.
The surrounding landscape is rural, with existing hedgerows and mature vegetation providing natural containment and visual screening. These features will be retained and enhanced to limit visual effects and improve local biodiversity. The site is relatively flat with gentle undulations, supporting an efficient panel layout and reducing the need for extensive groundworks. Its setting, outside national landscape designations and away from sensitive settlements, further supports its suitability for a sensitively designed solar development.
A key factor in selecting this location is its proximity to existing electricity infrastructure, enabling a cost effective and technically practical grid connection and reducing construction disturbance.
Powys County Council’s pre application advice confirmed that a solar farm is acceptable in principle at this site, subject to appropriate landscape, ecology and heritage assessments - all of which are addressed in the supporting documents.
Our Location
The application site comprises 12.1 hectares of agricultural land located to the east of the B4393, approximately 1km east of Llanfyllin, Powys. The site consists of three fields currently used for grazing, bounded by hedgerows and occasional mature trees.
What is Being Proposed?
The proposal is for a ground mounted 5MW solar farm with associated infrastructure. Landscaping and mitigation will include hedgerow strengthening, screening and a wildlife corridor, plus a Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) enhancement area.
Access will be from the B4393. The development will connect to the local electricity network via an underground cable to the nearest grid point, minimising visual and environmental impact.
Infrastructure will include:
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Rows of solar panels on steel frames, angled at 15–30 degrees, with a maximum height of 2.5–3m
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Inverter stations and a substation
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2m high deer proof perimeter fencing
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Discreetly positioned CCTV cameras
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Crushed stone internal access tracks
The site will operate for up to 40 years before being fully decommissioned and restored to agricultural use. Sheep grazing will continue during operation.
Site Analysis and Potential Impacts
We recognise that renewable energy development must be carefully assessed. In line with our Pre-Application discussions with Powys County Council we have collated a comprehensive and robust draft planning application which will include a full suite of technical reports, addressing the following:
Landscape & Visual Impact
A Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) by Pegasus Group has shaped the layout. Low profile panels, retained hedgerows and additional planting help mitigate visual effects. All boundary hedgerows will be retained and strengthened, and new hedgerow and shrub belts added to the southern and western boundaries. Inverters and the substation are located in low visibility areas and screened with planting where possible.
Transport & Access
A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) has been commissioned by TPS Consultants and will manage vehicle movements, avoiding peak times. Measures include staggered HGV deliveries, temporary construction access and designated routes using the B4393 and A495. During operation, traffic will be limited to occasional maintenance visits; around one maintenance van twice weekly.
Ecology
Preliminary ecological surveys by Avian Ecology identify the site as improved grassland of low ecological value. Enhancements will include a BNG area, a wildlife corridor with 10m buffers, bird and bat boxes, log piles and hibernacula. These measures will secure measurable biodiversity net gain within the site.
Flood Risk
The site lies almost entirely within Flood Zone 1 (lowest risk). A Flood Risk and Drainage Assessment by Waterco confirms very low risk from all major flooding sources.
Heritage
Heritage assessments have been commissioned to assess the potential impact on nearby heritage assets. In consultation with Cadw and Heneb a Geophysical Survey has been undertaken alongside further assessments of eight heritage assets.
Agricultural Land Classification
A survey by Kernon Consulting confirms that the layout avoids significant disturbance to higher quality soils. Sheep grazing will continue alongside energy generation, and all infrastructure will be fully reversible.
About Solar Energy
Solar energy is a clean, proven and widely deployed technology that converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) panels. When sunlight strikes the surface of a PV module, it generates an electrical current that can be fed directly into the local electricity network. This makes solar one of the most reliable and predictable forms of renewable energy available today.
Solar farms operate silently and do not produce emissions during their lifetime. Because they have very few moving parts, they require minimal maintenance and deliver long term, stable energy production. Their ability to generate power during daylight hours helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, supports energy security, and contributes to national and local climate targets.
A key benefit of solar farms is their compatibility with ongoing agricultural use. The land beneath and between the panels remains productive and can support activities such as sheep grazing, allowing farming to continue alongside energy generation. In addition, solar farms create opportunities to improve biodiversity by incorporating wildflower planting, hedgerow strengthening, and habitat features that support birds, insects, and small mammals.
Overall, solar energy plays an important role in the transition to a low carbon future. It provides a sustainable, low impact way of generating electricity and can bring long term environmental benefits to both the landscape and the wider community.
Indicative Layout Plan
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LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN : CLICK TO VIEW
Feedback
Thank you for taking the time to view our proposals.
Your feedback matters — it helps shape the final design of the scheme.
Please use the feedback forms provided or place a marker on the map to show where you live.
We welcome comments from all age groups and backgrounds.
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Next Steps
Following the public exhibition, all comments will be reviewed, addressed and incorporated into the planning application where appropriate.
The statutory 28 day consultation period will begin once:
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Draft planning documents have been uploaded to the project website
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Site notices (English and Welsh) have been displayed around the site
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Site notices have been sent to owners/occupiers of adjoining land and community consultees
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Required information has been issued to all specialist consultees
Once all feedback has been considered, a final planning application will be submitted to Powys County Council and normal public consultation (administered by the Local Planning Authority) will take place.
Thank you again for your time and participation.