Welsh Government Minister to address new renewable energy event for Wales
The role of renewable energy in powering a net zero Wales will be the focus of a new conference announced today. Hosted and organised by RenewableUK Cymru, the Future Energy Wales Conference and Exhibition will take place on Thursday 2 July in the Wales ICC Wales,...
RUKC welcomes EDF Renewables plans for 110MW windfarm
RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed EDF Renewables announcement of a plans to develop a wind farm called Garn Fach, south of Newtown, Powys, in partnership with 14 local farming families. The project is likely to consist of up to 22 turbines, each producing around 5 MW....
Head of RUK Cymru reflects on latest Welsh Government Energy Generation in Wales data
In the last 12 months, the Welsh Government has taken a major step in declaring a climate emergency. However, while the Minister for Environment’s foreword to the Energy Generation in Wales 2018 report alludes to this, it doesn’t give any immediate sense of a...
RenewableUK Cymru publishes response to Welsh Government NDF consultation
RenewableUK Cymru has published its response to the Welsh Government consultation on the National Development Framework 2020-2040. Commenting on the consultation response, Rhys Wyn Jones, Head of RenewableUK Cymru said, “The NDF has much to commend it in terms of its...
Feeling a bit ‘votey’? – take part in a meaningful exercise to choose your Welsh sustainability champs!
RenewableUK Cymru and Cynnal Cymru has announced the shortlist for the 2019 Sustainable Academy Awards – celebrating sustainability excellence, innovation and leadership from across Wales. 24 finalists across eight categories have been chosen by our expert...
RUK Cymru to chair consultation support seminar on the NDF
RenewableUK Cymru will be hosting a working session to discuss the NDF as it relates to the development of renewable energy on October 18th The NDF is Welsh Government’s 20-year plan for Wales up to 2040. It aims to cover the big issues important to Wales’ success,...
Communities, renewable energy, who benefits? Find out on September 24th!
There’s always a lively debate around the scope and nature of community participation / ownership in renewable energy projects, and Wales has a plethora of success stories to celebrate. Welsh Government is currently looking at its preferred approach to delivering...
Head of Renewable UKCymru comments on the National Development Framework consultation.
Today sees the Welsh Government launch its consultation on the National Development Framework (NDF). This is a critical piece of planning policy work which sets the direction for development of renewable energy projects (Onshore wind and solar) between 2020 and 2040....