2013 was a great year for wind (official)

DECC has just published provisional 2013 energy statistics – and wind posted an increased generation, 38% up on 2012. Wind generated 8% of total electricity across the year. Overall energy use in the UK continues to decline, with a 2% (temperature-corrected)...

Our expanded remit

RenewableUK Cymru, which has represented organisations in the wind, wave and tidal stream energy sector since 1978, has announced it is expanding its remit to cover all other forms of renewable energy in Wales. In addition to wind, wave and tidal stream, which have...

Busting the myths about wind energy

If you’ve always wanted to learn more about wind energy and sort the facts from the myths, then you need to head to Dolfor Community Hall on Thursday 20 February at 7.00pm where Action for Renewables and Powys Windfarm Supporters have arranged for a panel of...

Training programme started

RenewableUK Cymru, in partnership with Native HQ, are launching their suite of training events with our first offering in February. The event “Navigating Social Media: an introductory workshop” is priced at £99 for members and £199 for non-members (cheaper...

Wind Energy Training Centre set for North Wales

There was more good news for the wind industry in Wales this week with the announcement from South Wales based safety training provider, Safety Technology Ltd, to open a state-of-the-art wind energy safety training centre in the Port of Mostyn in North Wales. The...

RenewableUK Cymru welcomes news about Brechfa Forest East

RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed the decision to grant planning permission to RWE npower renewables for its Brechfa Forest East Wind Farm in Carmarthenshire. Dr David Clubb, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said: “We are pleased that Carmarthenshire Council has the...