Upgrading our ports is essential to kickstart UK floating offshore wind industry
A new report by the Floating Wind Offshore Wind Taskforce says up to 11 ports around the UK, including two in Wales, will need to be transformed as fast as possible into new industrial hubs to enable the roll-out of floating offshore wind at scale. The report...
First floating wind project in Wales granted planning permission
Blue Gem Wind, has secured the necessary consents to take Wales’ first floating offshore wind farm forward. The 100MW Erebus project which will provide enough low carbon energy to power 93,000 homes will be located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline...
Action and commitment needed to achieve a net zero future
Jessica Hooper, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, has welcomed today’s report from the Climate Change Committee entitled ‘Delivering a reliable and resilient decarbonised power system’. She said:“Working in the renewables industry, we know that getting to a zero-carbon...
Report highlights opportunities of floating wind to Wales
RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed a new report from the Welsh Affairs Select Committee into the enormous economic and industrial opportunities which Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) offers to Wales if the right policies are put into place to capitalise on the benefits of...
International Women’s Day – the simplest things make the difference
Jessica Hooper is Director of RenewableUK Cymru. She shares her thoughts on how flexible working has enabled her to start a new role. On my first International Women’s Day as a mother, I find myself reflecting on what this means to me, particularly as a working...
Cross Party Group on Renewable & Low Carbon Energy
Climate Change Minister joins Cross Party Group for Q&A sessionYesterday we were delighted to welcome Julie James MS, Climate Change Minister, for a session of the Cross Party Group on Renewable & Low Carbon Energy. At the meeting, Delyth Jewell MS, Plaid...
Wales moves a step closer to Floating Offshore Wind
Erebus, Wales' pioneering floating wind project secures marine licenceRenewableUK Cymru has welcomed the news that Blue Gem Wind has been granted a marine licence for its Erebus project, just off the Pembrokeshire coastline. Blue Gem Wind is a joint venture between...
Investment and change vital for a net zero Wales
RenewableUK Cymru responds to news about mothballing of tidal energy project in north WalesJessica Hooper, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said:“It is disappointing to hear that Nova Innovation will be mothballing its tidal energy project in north Wales. Once again,...