The University of South Wales, the largest university in Wales, has become the latest member of RenewableUK Cymru, the trade body for renewable energy, and smart energy and storage. USW traces its roots back to the Newport Mechanics Institute in 1841, and has some...
Mabey Bridge has announced that its renewable energy division is up for sale, creating significant uncertainty about its future. Mabey Bridge has been a vital part of the supply chain for wind energy projects across the UK, and Wales has benefited hugely from...
DECC yesterday confirmed that they had received the Planning Inspector’s report of the public inquiry of five wind farm applications and the related overhead line in mid Wales. The passage of the projects to the final part of the decision-making process makes it...
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Andrew RT Davies, has had his application for a wind turbine turned down. The Vale of Glamorgan Council received an objection from Cardiff Airport, and the response from the local authority included this memorable statement:...
RenewableUK Cymru is calling on local authorities in Wales to give the onshore wind energy industry some certainty about the length of time taken to determine planning applications for projects. Research carried out by RenewableUK Cymru reveals that only 22 of 65...
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP has confirmed Business Rates will be devolved in full to Wales in his Autumn Statement this afternoon. RenewableUK Cymru is now calling on the Welsh Government to ensure that once powers are transferred, business...
