Renewable energy in Wales: “We must do better”

The pre-Christmas period saw the publication of the latest version of Energy Trends, the quarterly UK Government publication of energy statistics. The headline figures are always interesting, but more so for followers of Welsh issues was the inclusion of separate data...

Wind energy; even better than we thought!

A team of academics at Edinburgh University has carried out an in-depth study of the contribution of wind energy to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the UK. The paper is published in Energy Policy as an open access (free) publication. In contrast to other existing...

Tea with award-winners

The 2016 winner of the Wales Green Energy Awards for the public sector, Natural Resources Wales, formally accepted their award from the category sponsor, Freshwater. Freshwater have a long association with the awards, and are active in the energy sector in Wales,...

Renewables hub created in London

Our friends at the Solar Trade Association have signed a lease to share accommodation with our colleagues at our head office in London. The move creates a shared space with two of the UK’s most influential energy trade bodies, and will lead to closer working...

Energy statement; another step forward

The Cabinet Secretary for Environment & Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, made a statement on energy in the Senedd this week. See here for additional insight (members only). The announcement heralded a number of important ambitions, including: Continuing focus on...

Money for coastal energy projects

Coastal Communities funding is provided by the Crown Estates using income generated from the Wales’ coastal waters, and provides a fantastic opportunity to support renewable energy. The recently launched fourth year of funding, delivered by the Big Lottery Fund,...