14 Nov 2025
Construction of Abergorki wind farm to start next year
The development of our 12.6MW wind farm on Mynydd Maerdy, above the Rhondda Valley is progressing, with construction expected to start in 2026.
As part of the project, Thrive has committed to a Community Benefit Fund providing £50,000 annually for local projects, with an advance payment of £100,000 at the start of turbine construction. £100,000 will also go towards improving recreational access at the former Mynydd Maerdy Colliery and £120,000 in community benefits linked to the turbine delivery route.
We’re currently in advanced discussions with Community Energy Wales to explore opportunities for local people to take a stake in the wind farm.
Abergorki Wind Farm is a development of three wind turbines on Mynydd Maerdy, above the Rhondda Valley, in Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. The plans were originally brought forward by renewable energy developer, REG Power Management, and approved by the local council in 2015.
Thrive acquired the rights to the site in 2024 and we’re planning to build the project over the next two years. Once operational it will be capable of producing up to 40 GWh of clean electricity per year, the equivalent of powering around 12,447 average Welsh homes.
In the run up to construction, we’ve launched a new website (AbergorkiWindFarm.co.uk) which will keep the local community informed about the plans and progress. It will also be updated with details of an upcoming community event for people to ask any questions, with an opportunity to sign up for email updates throughout the construction phase.
“Thrive always commits to working closely with the communities around our projects and we are looking forward to meeting local residents in the coming months. We want Abergorki Wind Farm to not only contribute to the UK’s net zero goals, but benefit the local area, whether that’s through our Community Benefit Fund, improvements to Mynydd Maerdy Colliery, using local suppliers or conserving and enhancing nature on the site.”