Written Statement: Publication of the ‘Local ownership of energy generation in Wales – benefitting Wales today and for future generations’ In December 2018, I published our response to the Welsh...
In December 2018, I published our response to the Welsh Government’s Call for Evidence on Locally Owned Renewable Energy, which committed to publishing a position statement on the issue. Today I am...
The phrase “a stitch in time saves nine” dates back to the 18th century, near the start of the Industrial Revolution, from which point global warming has escalated to today’s levels, with the last...
Scotland is far from being all at sea when it comes to marine power generation. The country is recognised as a world leader in the development and deployment of wave and tidal energy technology. Much...
Ambitious new proposals which would lead to all new homes in Wales being heated and powered only from clean energy sources from 2025, making them more energy efficient and cheaper to run, have been...
Marine energy has the potential to be at the heart of ambitious plans for Wales to become a nation powered by renewable energy sources, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley...
The tidal energy industry in North Wales has today received a major boost following a Welsh Government investment of £12.6 million EU funds in Anglesey-based developer, Minesto. Read More...
The first minister has offered cash to help kickstart plans for a £1.3bn tidal lagoon energy project in Swansea Bay. Carwyn Jones said the Welsh Government would offer a “substantial” investment, but...
The Welsh government is looking to commission a contractor to conduct tidal and wave research work in support of the Welsh National Marine Plan. The contract will focus on the sourcing, consolidation...
More than 100 businesses have signed a letter urging the prime minister to give a £1.3bn tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay the go-ahead as soon as possible. It is 10 months since former energy minister...
