Tŷ Gwyrddfai decarbonisation hub showcased at Senedd
The facility, named Tŷ Gwyrddfai, is the first of its kind in the UK and is based in the former Northwood Hygiene Products site in Penygroes.
Members of the Senedd learnt about the hub at the event in Cardiff Bay on Tuesday, June 24.
The project is a collaboration between Adra, Bangor University, and Busnes@LlandrilloMenai.
It aims to put North Wales at the forefront of the decarbonisation agenda and includes 'bespoke' training facilities, run by Busnes@LlandrilloMenai, to teach young people and construction workers decarbonisation and construction skills.
The hub, which is home to the head office for Trwsio and a depot for Travis Perkins, also features a research and development facility by Bangor University.
This facility is dedicated to testing new technology and materials that align with the decarbonisation agenda.
It includes two chambers designed to replicate the inside and outside of a house for climate testing.
The hub has received funding from the Welsh and UK Governments.
Siân Gwenllian, MS for Arfon, said: "I'm very pleased to bring this innovative decarbonisation hub to the attention of the Senedd today.
"It's a privilege to represent an area where ambitious initiatives like Tŷ Gwyrddfai are taking practical and pioneering steps to tackle the climate crisis."
Iwan Trefor Jones, chief executive of Adra, said: "We're extremely proud of what we've achieved to date.
"It's been a real partnership approach – all working towards the common goal of working towards net zero targets, whilst focussing on training and innovation."
Gwenllian Roberts, executive director for commercial development at Grwp Llandrillo Menai, said: "Tŷ Gwyrddfai is pioneering new approaches to delivering professional skills and training that are equipping people and businesses in north west Wales to unlock the potential of net zero."
Professor Paul Spencer, pro vice-chancellor for research and innovation at Bangor University, said: "Bangor University's research facility at Tŷ Gwyrddfai offers a clear demonstration of how academic research can directly address the challenges that affect our everyday lives."
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He added: "Through this collaboration, we're able to harness academic excellence to support sustainable communities, develop green skills, and drive the transition to a low-carbon future."
The decarbonisation hub is seen as a model of collaboration that combines research, training, and economic regeneration.
It is hoped that the project can be replicated across Wales.
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