While not strictly in Porthcawl, I wanted to have a nose around the renewable energy site just on the outskirts. The most interesting thing I learned there was that 90% of the energy used in Porthcawl comes directly from here! Very cool

The site, uses solar, wind, and the burning of methane from organic waste to create energy, the result of the latter being then used as compost for local farms. Also very cool!

When I was there Clare Brown, the Agriculture and Learning Coordinator also showed me around a very cool Cardiff University where they have a self sustaining 3 bedroom house on site – again, cool! The site also hosts educational sessions for local schools in the area 🙂