Diverse mix of renewable energy technologies essential to decarbonise Wales
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
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...
Freeports will help to deliver renewable energy infrastructure
RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed the announcement of the creation of the Celtic Freeport and Anglesey Freeport.Jessica Hooper, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said: “The news that two freeports are to be created in Wales is very welcome indeed. With ambitious net zero...
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...