Freeports will help to deliver renewable energy infrastructure

RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed the announcement of the creation of the Celtic Freeport and Anglesey Freeport.Jessica Hooper, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said: “The news that two freeports are to be created in Wales is very welcome indeed.  With ambitious net zero...

First floating wind project in Wales granted planning permission

Blue Gem Wind, has secured the necessary consents to take Wales’ first floating offshore wind farm forward. The 100MW Erebus project which will provide enough low carbon energy to power 93,000 homes will be located approximately 40km off the Pembrokeshire coastline...

Action and commitment needed to achieve a net zero future

Jessica Hooper, Director of RenewableUK Cymru, has welcomed today’s report from the Climate Change Committee entitled ‘Delivering a reliable and resilient decarbonised power system’.  She said:“Working in the renewables industry, we know that getting to a zero-carbon...

Report highlights opportunities of floating wind to Wales

RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed a new report from the Welsh Affairs Select Committee into the enormous economic and industrial opportunities which Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) offers to Wales if the right policies are put into place to capitalise on the benefits of...