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The WSRID programme in Mid Wales is advancing to Phase 2, funded by the Welsh Government, to test real-world decarbonisation solutions. Four projects are being developed: Water to Water is creating a digital tool for dairy farmers to evaluate on-farm microgrids for energy needs; Lafan CYF is implementing a mobile slurry dewatering process to generate energy from livestock farming; HARVEST aims to establish a community-based energy management system; and Challoch Energy is exploring green hydrogen for timber transport. Phase 2 aims to gather evidence on viable decarbonisation strategies tailored for rural areas and assess the economic and societal impacts of these innovations.