Community Energy Wales

12/10/2026

Adeiladu Cyfoeth Cymunedol | Community Wealth Building

Yn ein blog diweddaraf, mae ein Cyd-Gyfarwyddwr Gweithredol, Leanne Wood yn tynnu sylw at bwyntiau trafod hollbwysig ynghylch perchnogaeth gymunedol ac adeiladu cyfoeth cymunedol, yn seiliedig ar drafodaeth banel yng nghynhadledd ddiweddar Cwmpas, 'Cymunedau'n Creu Cartrefi'.

➡️ https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/newyddion/ymry

In our latest blog, our Co Executive Director, Leanne Wood, highlights the vital discussion points around community ownership and community wealth building from a panel discussion at the recent Cwmpas 'Commmunities Creating Homes' Conference.

➡️ https://communityenergy.wales/news/ymry

07/10/2026

Cynhadledd Flynyddol Aelodau Community Energy Scotland’s Annual Member’s Conference (scroll down for English)

Bu i aelodau o dîm YCC fynychu Cynhadledd Flynyddol Aelodau Ynni Cymunedol yr Alban (CES) yr wythnos hon yn Glasgow. Bu’n gyfle gwerthfawr iawn i archwilio’r heriau a’r cyfleoedd cyffredin sy’n wynebu ein sectorau yng Nghymru a’r Alban.

Un o’r cyflwyniadau mwyaf trawiadol oedd ar Looped in Rossendale, sy’n defnyddio dolen gwres amgylchynol wedi’i bweru gan dwll turio i ddarparu gwres carbon isel i dai teras gan allluogi gosod mewn ardaloedd trefol dwys.

Ymunodd Dave Gittings, ein Rheolwr Datblygu Busnes, â gweithdy ar adeiladau cymunedol. Roedd yn ddiddorol clywed bod llawer o sefydliadau yn yr Alban wedi wynebu heriau sylweddol — a chostau — dim ond i sefydlu perchnogaeth adeiladau cymunedol cyn i brosiectau adnewyddu allu dechrau. Tynnodd sesiwn arall ar rwydweithiau gwres sylw at gymaint o reoleiddio sy’n y sector. Gan fod gweithredwyr rhwydweithiau gwres yn dod yn gyflenwyr monopoli unwaith y bydd cwsmeriaid wedi’u cysylltu, mae sicrhau parhad o gyflenwad, safonau uchel o wasanaeth cwsmeriaid a phrisio teg yn hollbwysig.

Roedd hefyd yn wych cael cyfle i ddal i fyny gyda chydweithwyr o Community Energy Scotland i gymharu profiadau ar rai o’r heriau a’r cyfleoedd mwyaf sy’n wynebu’r sector ynni cymunedol ar hyn o bryd.
Mae’r sgyrsiau hyn bob amser yn amhrisiadwy ar gyfer rhannu dysgu ac adnabod syniadau newydd a all gryfhau ein gwaith yn ôl yng Nghymru.
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Members of the CEW team attended Community Energy Scotland’s Annual Member’s Conference in Glasgow this week. This was a really valuable opportunity to explore the shared challenges and opportunities facing our sectors in both Wales and Scotland.

One of the standout presentations was on Looped in Rossendale Valley Energy, which uses an ambient heat loop powered by boreholes to provide low carbon heating to terraced homes, enabling deployment in dense urban areas.

Dave Gittins, joined a workshop focused on community buildings. It was interesting to hear that many organisations in Scotland have faced significant challenges, and costs, simply establishing ownership of community buildings before retrofit projects can begin. A further session on heat networks highlighted just how highly regulated the sector is. Given that heat network operators effectively become monopoly suppliers once customers are connected, ensuring continuity of supply, high standards of customer service and fair pricing is absolutely critical.

It was also great to catch up with colleagues from Community Energy Scotland to compare notes on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities currently facing the community energy sector. These conversations are always invaluable for sharing learning and identifying new ideas that can help strengthen our work back in Wales.

02/10/2026

Looking for inspiration for your local energy project? | Chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer eich prosiect ynni lleol?
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Mae’r weminar hon, a gynhelir gan y Ganolfan Ynni Cynaladwy (CSE) fel rhan o’r Rhwydwaith Addysg Ynni ledled y DU, yn cynnig cyflwyniad i weithredu ynni dan arweiniad y gymuned ac wedi’i chynllunio ar gyfer grwpiau sy’n newydd i’r sector neu’r rhai yn y camau cynnar o gynllunio prosiectau ynni. 🏘️🌱

Gwyliwch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuesYd1W_yQ

Byddwch yn dysgu am y cyd-destun ehangach ar gyfer ynni cymunedol, y trawsnewid i system ynni fwy deinamig a lleol, diffiniad a chwmpas eang ynni cymunedol — ac yn cael eich ysbrydoli gan enghreifftiau o brosiectau llwyddiannus. 💡🔋✨

Gallwch ddod o hyd i ragor o weminarau a mynediad at adnoddau i’ch helpu i ddechrau a chyflawni eich prosiect ynni cymunedol eich hun ar dudalennau’r Rhwydwaith Addysg Ynni: https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/energy-learning-network

(Ariennir y Rhwydwaith gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol).

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This webinar, hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) as part of the UK‑wide Energy Learning Network, provides an introduction to community‑led energy action and is designed for groups new to the sector or those in the early planning stages of energy projects. 🏘️🌱

Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuesYd1W_yQ

You will learn about the wider context for community energy, the transition to a more dynamic and localised energy system, the broad definition and scope of community energy — and draw inspiration from a range of successful projects. 💡🔋✨

You can find more webinars and access resources to help you start and complete your own community energy project on our Energy Learning Network pages: https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/energy-learning-network

(The network is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund)

30/09/2026

Coming Together | Dod at ein Gilydd
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Cynhaliodd timau Ynni Cymunedol Cymru ac Ynni Teg gyfarfod strategol yn Nghanolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen, Machynlleth yr wythnos hon i ddatblygu cynlluniau ar gyfer cydweithio agosach yn ein cenhadaeth ar y cyd i dyfu ynni cymunedol yng Nghymru 🌱

Mae ynni cymunedol yn cynnig dewis amgen grymus wrth i ni symud tuag at system ynni wyrdd ac at gyrraedd sero net. Roedd hwn yn gyfle i ni ganolbwyntio ar sicrhau bod ein systemau cefnogi — boed hynny ar gyfer tyfu’r sector neu ddarparu’r gefnogaeth ymarferol gywir — ar eu mwyaf effeithiol ac wedi’u cydweddu’n effeithiol rhwng ein dwy sefydliad.

Roedd yn ysbrydoliaeth i’r ddau dîm allu dod ynghyd yn y lleoliad eiconig a hardd hwn, ac i rai ohonom fwynhau’r cyfle i ymweld â safle Bro Dyfi Community Renewables uwchlaw’r Ganolfan, sy’n gartref i’w tyrbin gwynt Vestas a’u parc solar newydd ei osod 🌬️☀️

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Both Community Energy Wales and Ynni Teg teams held a strategy meeting at the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth this week to develop plans for closer collaboration in our joint mission to grow community energy in Wales.

Community energy offers a powerful alternative in the transition to a green energy system, and in reaching net zero. This was a chance for us to focus on ensuring that our support systems — both for growing the sector and providing the right practical support — are optimised between our two organisations.

It was inspiring for both teams to come together at this iconic and beautiful location, and some of us also enjoyed the opportunity to visit the BRO DYFI COMMUNITY RENEWABLES LIMITED site above the Centre, which hosts their Vestas wind turbine and recently installed solar park 🌬️☀️

25/09/2026

Dyfodol Ynni | Energy Futures

23/09/2026

Gweminar CEIC Webinar: Ynni Cymunedol i Adeiladu Cyfoeth Cymunedol | Community Energy to Build Community Wealth

Ar-lein: Dydd Mercher 18 Tachwedd 2026 | Online: Wednesday 18 November 2026 💻📅

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Ymunwch â’n Cyd‑Gyfarwyddwr Gweithredol Leanne Wood ar sesiwn sy’n cyflwyno ynni cymunedol — a sut y gall y dull hwn yrru economi amgen sy’n adeiladu cyfoeth cymunedol. 🌱

Beth fyddwch chi’n ei ddysgu 📚
- Deall y rhwystrau sy’n wynebu prosiectau ynni cymunedol
- Y manteision i gymunedau
- Sut mae ynni cymunedol yn ffitio i rwydwaith ehangach o adeiladwyr cyfoeth cymunedol
- Gwersi o fodelau amgen megis Preston

🔗 Cofrestru: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vburr

Gweithredu ar Ynni Cymunedol:
🔗 Ymunwch â’n rhwydwaith o hyrwyddwyr ynni cymunedol – RhanNi: https://communityenergy.wales/rhanni
🌐 Community Energy Wales (dwyieithog): https://communityenergy.wales

Join our Co‑Executive Director Leanne Wood for an introduction to community energy — and how it can drive a community‑wealth‑building, alternative economic approach. 🌱🤝

What you'll learn 📚
- Understanding the barriers to community energy
- The benefits for communities
- How community energy fits into wider community wealth‑building networks
- Lessons from alternative models such as Preston

🔗 Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vburr

Take Action:
🔗 Join our network of community energy champions – RhanNi: https://communityenergy.wales/rhanni
🌐 Community Energy Wales (bilingual): https://communityenergy.wales

Cardiff Metropolitan University Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd

Tickets are now available for CEIC webinar: Community Energy to Build Community Wealth with Community Energy Wales at Online, Online on Wednesday 18th November 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

22/09/2026

🌿 Thinking about launching a community energy project in Wales? | Yn meddwl am lansio prosiect ynni cymunedol yng Nghymru? 🌿
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Mae’r weminar yma gan y Rhwydwaith ADdysg Ynni yn esbonio’n union sut i ddechrau arni — o lywio cysylltiadau grid i sicrhau cyllid — gyda chyngor arbenigol a phrofiad ymarferol i droi eich gweledigaeth ynni gwyrdd yn realiti.

🔍 Uchafbwyntiau
Ysbrydoliaeth ymarferol: Gwrandewch ar stori Welcome to Our Woods a’u prosiect micro‑hydro yn Nhreherbert (3:04).
Arbenigedd technegol ac ariannol: Dewch i ddeall modelau technegol ac opsiynau ariannol — gan gynnwys Cytundebau Prynnu Pŵer (PPAs) a opsiynau weiren uniongyrchol (12:13).
Cefnogaeth: Darganfyddwch sut mae Gwasanaeth Ynni Llywodraeth Cymru yn cynnig cyngor technegol, grantiau a benthyciadau i helpu eich prosiect ffynnu (39:21).
Cwestiynau ac Atebion ymarferol: Sesiwn lawn o gwestiynau gan y gynulleidfa, llawn cyngor ymarferol (56:38).

💡 Pam gwylio?
P’un a ydych yn meddwl am syniadau, angen cefnogaeth i ddatblygu neu’n barod i adeiladu, mae cymuned o arbenigwyr a chymorth ar gael i’ch helpu i lwyddo.

This webinar from the Energy Learning Network (ELN) walks you through exactly how to get started — from navigating grid connections to securing funding — with real examples and expert guidance to help turn your green energy vision into reality.

🔍 What you’ll learn
Real‑world inspiration: See how Welcome to Our Woods developed their micro‑hydro project in Treherbert (3:04).
Expert guidance: Understand technical and financial models — including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and direct‑wire options (12:13).
Available support: Learn how the Welsh Government Energy Service offers technical advice, grants and loans to help your project thrive (39:21).
Practical Q&A: A full session of audience questions packed with actionable advice (56:38).

💡 Why watch?
Whether you’re exploring early ideas, looking for development support, or ready to build, there’s a whole community of experts and resources ready to help you succeed.

*Supported by the National The National Lottery Community Fund/ Cronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol

Eisiau dechrau prosiect ynni cymunedol? Dyma weminar yn trafod y ca...

21/09/2026

Curious about Community Energy? 🌱 | Yn Chwilfrydig dros Ynni Cymunedol? 🌱 *Scroll down for English*

Beth yn union yw ynni cymunedol, sut i ddechrau, a beth allai ei gynnig i’ch ardal?

Cewch gymorth drwy ein Rhwydwaith Ynni Cymunedol, sy’n cynnwys amrywiaeth o adnoddau am ddim, hyfforddiant, a gweminarau ar gael i unrhyw aelod o’r cyhoedd neu sefydliad sy’n dechrau neu’n datblygu prosiect ynni cymunedol.

Mae Ynni Cymunedol Cymru yn rhan o’r Rhwydwaith Addysg Ynni, sy’n darparu hyfforddiant ac adnoddau agored ar sut i gychwyn ac i barhau, gan gynnwys cyngor ar dechnolegau adnewyddadwy, cyllid, gwneud i brosiect weithio’n ariannol, ac yn rhagor.

Dysgwch fwy drwy ymweld â thudalen y Rhwydwaith:
🔗 https://ynnicymunedol.cymru/energy-learning-network

Mae’r rhwydwaith yn cael ei ariannu gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Genedlaethol ac yn gydweithrediad rhwng Ynni Cymunedol Cymru, Ynni Cymunedol Lloegr (CEE), Ynni Cymunedol yr Alban (CES), Action Renewables yng Ngogledd Iwerddon, yr elusen atebion hinsawdd Ashden, a’r Ganolfan Dros Ynni Cynaladwy (CSE). 👥

Community energy can transform local areas — but what is it, how do you begin, and what benefits could it bring?

Our Community Energy Network provides free resources, training, and webinars for members of the public and organisations starting or progressing a community‑energy project.

Through the Energy Learning Network (ELN), Community Energy Wales offers open‑access guidance on renewable technologies, funding, financial modelling, and more.

Learn more by visiting the ELN Home Page:
🔗 https://communityenergy.wales/energy-learning-network

The network is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and delivered in partnership with Community Energy Wales, Community Energy England, Community Energy Scotland, Action Renewables, Ashden, and the Centre for Sustainable Energy. 👥

Mae’r Rhwydwaith Addysg Ynni yn gywaith rhwng Ynni Cymunedol Cymru, Community Energy England, Community Energy Scotland, Action Renewables, Ashden Climate Solutions a’r Centre for Sustainable Energy. Mae’r rhwydwaith yn fenter newydd wedi’i ariannu gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Cenedlaethol,...

29/06/2026

*Job Opportunity - Scroll Down for English*

⚡ ⚡ CYFLE SWYDD ⚡ ⚡

Mae Ynni Cymunedol Cymru yn edrych am Swyddog Rhwydwaith Addysg Ynni - i helpu rhannu dealltwriaeth am ynni cymunedol ymysg cymunedau Cymru.

Cyflog: £31,500

Dyddiad Cau: 5pm, Dydd Sul 5.7.26

Gweithio hyblyg o gartref, 4 diwrnod yr wythnos.

Ewch yma i weld y manylion llawn:https://communityenergy.wales/content/publications/Swyddog-RAY-ELN-Officer.pdf

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⚡ ⚡ JOB OPPORTUNITY ⚡ ⚡

Community Energy Wales are looking for an Energy Learning Network Officer - to help share understanding about community energy within Welsh communities.

Salary: £31,500

Closing date: 5pm, Sunday 5.7.26

Flexible working from home, 4 days a week.

Click here to see the full details:https://communityenergy.wales/content/publications/Swyddog-RAY-ELN-Officer.pdf

24/06/2026