The Llŷr offshore wind projects have received Section 36 consent from the Welsh Ministers, allowing the developments to progress towards construction in the Celtic Sea. The Llŷr 1 and Llŷr 2 sites are located around 40 kilometres off the Pembrokeshire coast, in average water depths of 60 to 70 metres. Each project will have a capacity of 100 MW and comprise six to eight turbines, with the two projects expected to use different floating wind technologies.
The consent follows a marine licence from Natural Resources Wales in June and an Agreement for Lease with The Crown Estate in July. The projects are expected to create around 2,000 jobs during construction, with additional roles once operational. As early floating wind test and demonstration projects in the Celtic Sea, they will also provide an opportunity to demonstrate technologies designed for deeper waters and more challenging offshore conditions. The projects are intended to support local supply chains and provide opportunities for businesses, ports and universities in Wales, while contributing to the development of capabilities for larger offshore wind projects in the Celtic Sea. First power generation is targeted for 2031.
