Firm planning 10 wind farms across Wales receive £600m investment

On Tuesday 10 major wind farm projects across Wales received £600 million investment from a renewables fund.

The wind farm project includes Twyn Hywel wind farm that received planning last year and can produce enough power for more than 80,000 homes.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners made the investment and they will buy a stake in the firms wanting to build the wind farms.

The energy secretary, Ed Miliband said this is a “significant investment and a vote of confidence” for Labour.

Nischal Agarwal, partner at CIP, said the investment “reflects our confidence in the Welsh renewable sector to deliver much needed infrastructure to Welsh homes and businesses, to play a full role in meeting national renewable energy targets.”