Floating offshore wind in Celtic Sea moves a step closer

RenewableUK Cymru has welcomed today’s announcement from The Crown Estate about the latest steps in the leasing process for floating wind in the Celtic Sea.  Manon Kynaston, Assistant Director of RenewableUK Cymru, said:”We are delighted to welcome the...

Welsh company to look at local supply chain for floating wind

There was more good news for the renewable energy sector in Wales this week with the announcement that RWE, the largest energy producer and renewables operator in Wales, will be working with Swansea-based Marine Power Systems (MPS) to explore the supply chain for...

Future Energy Wales is back – and double the size!

RenewableUK Cymru is delighted to announce the Celtic Sea Cluster will be partnering with us as the Platinum Sponsor to deliver Future Energy Wales in the ICC Wales in Newport on 9 – 10 November. Other sponsors include RWE, Mainstream, Ocean Winds, EDF, Ørsted,...

Port upgrades vital for future renewable energy

A story is running today on the BBC Wales news web site about how there are fears that Wales could lose out on jobs and investment from offshore wind because ports are not well equipped enough.  RenewableUK Cymru called on Welsh Government at the beginning of its...

Investment is key to unlocking constrained Welsh grid

RenewableUK Cymru has called on OFGEM and National Grid to undertake “anticipatory investment” in Mid Wales to help solve the connectivity issues in the region. The call comes as part of RenewableUK Cymru’s response to the Welsh Affairs Select Committee’s Inquiry into...