RenewableUK Cymru welcomes the launch of Wales’ publicly-owned developer
Commenting on the launch of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, Wales’ publicly-owned renewable energy company, by Jeremy Miles, the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and the Welsh Language, Jessica Hooper, RenewableUK Cymru Director said: “Trydan will focus on speeding up...
A vote for renewables: RenewableUK Cymru Demands Next Government Supercharge Wales’ Green Energy
As the UK General Election heats up, Britain's energy policy is taking centre stage. RenewableUK Cymru is calling on the next UK Government to fast-track Wales' transition to renewable energy. Wales must quadruple its wind power capacity—from both onshore and...
Welsh Voters back renewables to tackle cost of living crisis and boost economy
New polling conducted by Opinium and commissioned by RenewableUK highlights strong support for renewable energy among Welsh voters, who are deeply concerned about addressing the cost-of-living crisis. In a survey of 10,021 individuals across the UK, Welsh respondents...
Partner with us: Wales’ new Cabinet Secretary hears call from the renewables industry to drive economic growth.
At a landmark gathering on Tuesday 23rd April, the newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and the Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles MS, met with representatives of Wales’ renewable energy sector at a reception in the Senedd. Hosted by RenewableUK Cymru, the...
Stark warning over renewable targets to next First Minister of Wales
A new Welsh poll conducted by Censuswide and commissioned by RenewableUK Cymru, shows that less than 1 in 3 (32%) respondents believe it is likely that the Welsh Government will meet its target to host enough renewable generation to supply 100% of the electricity used...
New energy era on the Celtic horizon – ‘catalyst’ for new jobs and clean power
RenewableUK Cymru welcomes the detailed publication of The Crown Estate’s much anticipated first commercial-scale floating offshore wind (FLOW) leasing round in the Celtic Sea. In one of the largest initiatives of its kind in the world, sites totalling 4.5GW of...
Call for clear and consistent guidance to help wind farms restore peatlands
We are focusing on the important role onshore wind can play in restoring Wales’ peatlands for #WalesClimateWeek2023 (4-8th Dec) this year. In a healthy state, peatlands are powerful natural carbon sinks, supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species and...
UK Government listens to industry and backs renewables
Commenting on the publication by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of the key parameters for next year’s auction for contracts to generate clean power (Contracts for Difference in Allocation Round 6), RenewableUK Cymru’s Director Jess Hooper said: ...