COUNCILLORS gave plans to generate electricity by using the water flow of the River Claerwen near Rhayader, the thumbs up. At a meeting of the Powys County Council, planning committee, members were told details of a 1.1Mega Watt (MW) Hydro Electric Scheme. It will use the water from from the Claerwen Reservoir as it passes from the Claerwen Dam to the Dolymynach Reservoir.
Powys County Times 8th Feb 2019 read more »