Coed-Ely Solar Farm
5 MWp solar farm transforming a former industrial site into a major source of renewable energy for local communities and public services.
Delivering renewable energy infrastructure with community impact
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council required a large-scale renewable energy project capable of supporting its ambition to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. The challenge was to transform a former industrial site into a productive energy asset while creating long-term environmental, operational and community benefits for the region.
Specialist electrical infrastructure for a utility-scale solar farm
Commissioned by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and developed by Vital Energi, the Coed Ely Solar Farm features a 5 MWp ground-mounted solar array comprising more than 9,400 high-efficiency solar panels. Nuvolt was appointed as a specialist subcontractor to deliver key elements of the site's electrical infrastructure, including high-voltage installations, AC supplies, private wire integration, inverter connections, testing and commissioning. The project required the delivery of safe, reliable and efficient power distribution infrastructure capable of supporting both grid export and direct power supply to critical local services.
- 5 MWp ground-mounted solar PV installation
- Over 9,400 high-efficiency solar panels
- High-voltage electrical infrastructure delivery
- Private wire network integration
- Solar inverter installation and connection
- Testing and commissioning of site-wide electrical systems
A former industrial site transformed into a renewable energy asset
The completed solar farm exports renewable electricity to the National Grid while also delivering power directly to Royal Glamorgan Hospital through a dedicated private wire network. The project generates enough clean energy to power approximately 1,800 homes annually while supporting local energy resilience and carbon reduction objectives. Beyond renewable generation, the project demonstrates how collaboration between public and private sector partners can transform brownfield land into critical low-carbon infrastructure that benefits communities, public services and the wider energy network.
Selected projects
Marston's PLC
Sustainability initiative — headquarters and Phase 1 solar installation across Marston's hospitality estate, delivered with HT Power PPA support.
- System size
- 114.38 kWp
- CO₂ saved
- 17.44 T
- Payback
- 4 years
The Vale Resort
Solar PV plus EV charging delivered live across a working luxury resort and golf club.
- System size
- 168.81 kWp
- Year-1 savings
- £43,049.60
- CO₂ saved
- 28.8 T
Four Elms Group
Solar PV across a UK network of automotive repair and accident management centres.
- System size
- 117.45 kWp
- Year-1 savings
- £33,632
- Payback
- 3 years
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