Carmarthenshire charity awarded £251,545 for batteries and EV chargers
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 07:02 · Archive
Skanda Vale animal sanctuary in Carmarthenshire has been awarded £251,545 to install battery storage and EV charging points.
Skanda Vale animal sanctuary near Llanpumsaint in Carmarthenshire has been awarded £251,545 through the Ynni Cymru programme, which supports community-led renewable energy projects. The funding will be used to install battery storage and public electric vehicle charging points, enabling the charity to make better use of the renewable energy it already generates.
Skanda Vale is home to rescued animals including Asian elephants Valli and Bala. Earlier Ynni Cymru funding enabled the charity to install a wind turbine working alongside an existing solar array. These systems have reduced its weekly electricity bills from around £1,000 to almost zero, saving more than £40,000 annually.
The charity reinvests these savings into free community services including meals, accommodation and retreats, alongside its Bwyd o Skanda food aid project, which distributed 98 tonnes of food through partner organisations in 2025. The latest funding will help ensure these services continue during power cuts and severe weather. Collette Sanders of Big Bocs Bwyd Llandeilo said the investment would strengthen the local food support network at a time when communities most needed it.
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- £251,545 funding awarded to Carmarthenshire charity for batteries and EV chargersA charity and animal sanctuary has received more than £250,000 in funding.Tivyside Advertiser · 20 Oct, 06:00
- £251,545 funding awarded to Carmarthenshire charity for batteries and EV chargersA charity and animal sanctuary has received more than £250,000 in funding.South Wales Guardian · 20 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Skanda Vale · Carmarthenshire · Ynni Cymru · Llanpumsaint · Adam Price · Big Bocs Bwyd Llandeilo
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