New energy era on the Celtic horizon – ‘catalyst’ for new jobs and clean power
RenewableUK Cymru welcomes the detailed publication of The Crown Estate’s much anticipated first commercial-scale floating offshore wind (FLOW) leasing round in the Celtic Sea. In one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the world, sites totalling 4.5GW of...
Call for clear and consistent guidance to help wind farms restore peatlands
We are focusing on the important role onshore wind can play in restoring Wales’ peatlands for #WalesClimateWeek2023 (4-8th Dec) this year. In a healthy state, peatlands are powerful natural carbon sinks, supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species and...
UK Government listens to industry and backs renewables
Commenting on the publication by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the key parameters for next year’s auction for contracts to generate clean power (Contracts for Difference in Allocation Round 6), RenewableUK Cymru’s Director Jess Hooper said: ...
Grid upgrades will be a necessary game changer for Welsh energy system
Responding to the statement by the Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, in the Senedd yesterday on the urgent need to upgrade Wales’ electricity grid network, RenewableUK Cymru’s Director, Jess Hooper said: “We support the Welsh Government’s recognition...
Marine Energy Wales and Renewable UK Cymru strengthen collaboration with signed agreement
To mark the end of the Future Energy Wales conference, where collaboration has been a central theme, Marine Energy Wales (MEW) and RenewableUK Cymru (RUKC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining their commitment to work together to accelerate the clean...
Welsh communities poised to seize the green energy opportunity from onshore wind
Onshore wind projects are already contributing more than £6.5 million a year to Welsh Communities and could grow to £20 million, research from RenewableUK Cymru finds. A new report released at the Future Energy Wales conference in Newport today, Onshore Wind in...
‘Plug the gap’ – without a bold delivery plan Wales risks renewable energy targets
A new report published today by RenewableUK Cymru shows that wind power has the potential to generate 9GW of energy for Wales over the next decade, but only if an ambitious delivery plan with enabling actions is put in place now. The Welsh Government has set a target...
Welsh students gain hands-on experience of future clean energy careers
Welsh secondary school students are being offered a fantastic opportunity to learn how the renewable energy sector, in particular the floating offshore wind boom in Wales, could provide exciting, sustainable and rewarding careers. At RenewableUK Cymru’s...