Sharp End
Tonight's Sharp End looks at controversies over Europe, powers for the Assembly and windfarms.
'Rhiannon' offshore windfarm plans go on show
The proposed development could see 440 turbines built between Anglesey and the Isle of Man.
Powys Council turns down windfarm plans
Powys County Council's cabinet met on Tuesday afternoon to decide whether to give its approval to plans for large windfarms in Mid Wales.
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Sharp End
by Adrian Masters
Tonight's Sharp End looks at controversies over Europe, powers for the Assembly and windfarms.
Read the full storyOpinions divided over Pwllheli windfarm developments
People from across the Lleyn Peninsular are due to attend a meeting in Pwllheli tonight to discuss plans for the growing range of wind farm developments across the area.
There are concerns that some of them could impact on an area of outstanding natural beauty. But the schemes do also have their supporters, as Rob Shelley reports.
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Windfarms in Powys rejected for the second time in two years
Councillors have rejected plans for two windfarms in Powys for the second time in two years.
Schemes for 12 turbines at Mynydd-y-Cemmaes, near Llanbrynmair, and three near New Radnor, were refused as it was found they'd have an "unacceptable impact" on the landscape.
Plans for giant windfarm off the Anglesey coast go on display
Plans have gone on display for a massive new wind farm off the coast of Anglesey.
The scheme would involve an area the size of Anglesey to the north east of the island. More than four hundred turbines could be built.
The closest point would be around 12 miles from Amlwch.
Our Business Correspondent Carole Green has spent the day gathering reaction in the town.
'Rhiannon' offshore windfarm plans go on show
The proposed development could see 440 turbines built between Anglesey and the Isle of Man.
Read the full storyPowys County Council reject three large windfarms in Mid Wales
Powys County Council have objected to all three applications for large windfarms at Llaithdu, Llandinam and Llanbrynmair.
The recommendations were rejected because of fears about the impact on local transport, tourism, wildlife, and noise levels. A public inquiry has now been triggered with the final decision resting on the UK Government.
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Offshore windfarm plans for Irish Sea
Initial proposals have been submitted for a giant offshore windfarm project between Anglesey and the Isle of Man. Celtic Array, a joint venture between utility firm Centrica and a Danish energy firm, are behind the plans.
The development could see up to 440 wind turbines being sited around nine miles off the Welsh coast, with construction starting in around five years time. It could generate up to 2.2 gigawatts, powering up to around one million homes.
Port of Mostyn new base for installation of wind turbines
It has just been confirmed that the Port of Mostyn will be the base for the installation of the turbines for the Gwynt y Mor offshore wind farm.
This will bring another 120 jobs on top of the 100 already announced last year, when the port won the maintenance contract for the three wind farms in Liverpool Bay.
Campaigner: "the mood of the country is going our way and we will win"
Protest organiser Richard Bonfield said he was "delighted" with Powys County Council's decision, and welcomed a public inquiry that would look at windfarm proposals in great detail.
Victory for windfarm opponents
Powys County Council's Cabinet has rejected two applications for large-scale windfarm developments in Mid Wales. Protesters against the controversial plans attended the meeting in Llandrindod Wells on Tuesday.
The decision over major energy projects will ultimately be made by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.