Head of Renewable UKCymru comments on the National Development Framework consultation.

Aug 7, 2019 | News

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....

Potential expansion of onshore wind could deliver win-win-win for Wales by 2035 says new report.

Aug 6, 2019 | News

1600 new jobs could be created in Wales by developing new Onshore windfarms according to new research by independent analysts Vivid Economics. The findings follow a recent landmark report on reaching net zero emissions by 2050, by the UK Government’s advisers, the...

Focus on ‘astonishing’ pace of change as Julie James AM delivers keynote speech to Smart Energy Wales conference

Jul 4, 2019 | News

4 July 2019 Smart Energy Wales, Renewable UK Cymru’s exhibition and conference for Wales’ energy sector, takes place today. The keynote speech will be delivered by Housing and Local Government Minister, Julie James. The Minister’s contribution will be keenly...

Roll out the green carpet: Wales’ Sustainable Academy Awards are back!

Jun 6, 2019 | News

A newly established awards ceremony celebrating Wales’ burgeoning sustainability and green energy sectors is back for its second year, Cynnal Cymru and RenewableUK Cymru have announced. After the success of the inaugural event last year, the two organisations...

Local heroes: Innogy confirms sponsorship for Smart Energy Wales

May 22, 2019 | News, Smart Energy Wales

RenewableUK Cymru is delighted to announce that innogy Cymru, Wales’ biggest investor into renewable energy projects, will be sponsoring the Local Energy Markets session at Smart Energy Wales on 4 July. innogy has a track record of forging long-standing...

Renewable energy could create a ‘zero carbon’ Wales

May 2, 2019 | News

In a report published today, “Net Zero: The UK’s contribution to stopping global warming”, the UK Committee on Climate Change has recommended that the Welsh Government should legislate for at least a 95% reduction in all greenhouse gas emissions against the 1990...