Wales will need ‘double’ the grid capacity by 2035

Jun 27, 2023 | News

Figures released today by RenewableUK Cymru to mark Wind Energy Week highlight the rapid expansion of grid capacity needed for Wales to meet its proposed target of 100% of electricity needs from renewable sources by 2035. There is currently 1.98GW of fully...

Wales’ Minister for Economy ‘we are committed to the key areas critical for offshore wind development in Wales.’

Jun 15, 2023 | featured, News

Wales’ Minister for Economy, Vaughan Gething, outlined four key priority areas the Welsh Government are working on to support the successful deployment of offshore wind in Wales. In an address to delegates at Renewable UK’s annual Global Offshore Wind conference in...

New planning powers hailed a ‘positive step’ for the roll-out of renewable energy in Wales

Jun 14, 2023 | News

RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed the new Infrastructure (Wales) bill, which aims to streamline the planning and consenting process for major infrastructure projects, including permission to build renewable energy developments. The bill is intended to bring together and...

Decisive action on skills needed for Wales to capitalise on the offshore wind opportunity

Jun 14, 2023 | News

Wales boasts the UK’s highest percentage of women employed in the offshore wind sector, at 45.9%. Wales has highest proportion of people in the UK employed at degree level or above for offshore wind jobs. Planning and consenting jobs in the Welsh offshore sector...

Diverse mix of renewable energy technologies essential to decarbonise Wales

Apr 19, 2023 | News

RenewableUK Cymru has called on Welsh Government for support for a diverse mix of renewable energy technologies with a clear roadmap and delivery plan to reach its proposed targets. The request has come as part of RenewableUK Cymru’s response to a Welsh Government...

Offshore Wind Champion’s report sets out key measures to accelerate growth

Apr 5, 2023 | News

RenewableUK is highlighting the publication today of a new report by the Government’s Offshore Wind Champion, Tim Pick, which contains a series of key recommendations to speed up the rate at which the UK secures much-needed new offshore wind capacity and builds up new...