More renewables in Wales

The Welsh Government’s latest statistics on renewable energy make interesting reading. The report, titled ‘Low Carbon Energy Generation in Wales’, is an update of the original ‘baseline’ study of 2013, and shows considerable improvement...

Wales hammered again

Amber Rudd has rejected another windfarm in Wales. This time it was the turn of local developers, Mynydd Y Gwynt Ltd, to experience the consequences of the UK Government’s decision-making in energy. The rejection of the 85MW windfarm brings the total of wind...

Carl Sargeant does it again

Not content with being a vocal supporter for all renewable energy – including onshore wind – and steering through ground-breaking legislation on the Environment and for the Well-Being of Future Generations, the Minister for Natural Resources has pulled...

The UK’s new dash for gas

Amber Rudd yesterday made her long-awaited ‘energy reset’ announcement, describing energy security as the number one priority. Highlighting gas and nuclear as central to energy policy, she has now reshaped DECC as an organisation which is relaxed about...

Garreg lwyd wind farm consented

In a rare piece of good news for mid Wales, we are delighted to welcome the announcement that Garreg Lwyd wind farm has had planning permission upheld following a legal challenge by Powys County Council. The local authority has a world-beating track record of...

Introducing Approved Energy Services

RenewableUK Cymru is delighted to present its latest member, Approved Energy Services (AES). Headquartered in Bristol, it has recently expanded its operations to Wales which it views as an exciting potential market for green energy. AES has an enviable track record in...