RenewableUK Cymru

CFD SCHEME REFORM RenewableUK has published a new report calling for five reforms to the current allocation process for the Government’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. It says the changes would achieve a ‘revolutionary step-change’ in the country’s renewable energy deployment. Read comments from RenewableUk's Chief Executive Dan McGrail and find out more about the new report entitled “Revitalising the Contracts for Difference Scheme” HERE ⬇ #CFDScheme #CleanEnergyAuctions #CleanEnergy #Renewables #GreenEconomyWales https://lnkd.in/eYwqX2fT

👏Congratulations to Stanley Townsend Jane Davidson and the team at Wales Net Zero 2035 challenge group on the publication of their reports today. We're delighted to have been able to input into the "How could Wales meet energy needs whilst phasing out fossil fuels by 2035?" and pleased to see such robust pathway recommendations put forward on grid and consenting. 🔗https://lnkd.in/es8Qdimn ⁉️A word of warning though! The report also advocates for the devolution of The Crown Estate. Just look at The Crown Estate's latest map below on the future of offshore wind leasing and you can immediately see there is very little additional capacity planned in Welsh waters. Before we take that leap, we need to have a long hard think about the economic benefits that devolution would actually deliver for Wales 🤔 #netzero #renewables #energy #WNZ2035

MARINE DELIVERY ROUTEMAP The Crown Estate has been working with stakeholders to develop initial plans for a ground-breaking Marine Delivery Routemap. As The Crown Estate continues to build the Routemap it intends to work with partners to produce a series of sector-specific updates, looking at how they can evolve over the years ahead. This begins with offshore wind and a consultation which has been published alongside the Routemap. This report sets out its approach to leasing this additional capacity for delivery out to 2040 in support of the UK’s net zero and energy security ambitions. It is seeking input and feedback from industry and wider stakeholders to help shape its approach to seabed leasing. Read comments from Gus Jaspert, Dan McGrail RenewableUK, Fintan Slye National Grid ESO, Richard Ballantyne OBE British Ports Association and Dr Gemma Harper OBE FAcSS Joint Nature Conservation Committee and find out more here ⬇ Great British Energy #GreenEconomyWales #OffshoreWind #MarineDeliveryRoutemap #Report #Consultation #Stakeholders #SeabedLeasing #GreatBritishEnergy #NetZero #EnergySecurity https://lnkd.in/eQt2NkM8

Insightful discussions at last night’s launch of The Crown Estate's route map for the future of offshore wind. It was inspiring to hear from Chris Stark, Head of ‘Mission Control,’ about his bold vision for the UK's clean energy mission. We’re especially excited to see the Celtic Sea take such a prominent position in future leasing rounds. This event marked the first public unveiling of The Crown Estate's promising new partnership with GB Energy, aimed at speeding up project timelines and reducing consenting delays. 👏 Last night was a strong start for this partnership. We hope industry won’t have to wait long for more details on how this process will be structured—especially the critical timelines for how much, where, and when projects will roll out through 2030. #systemsthinking #strategy #offshorewind #celticsea

📢 We're delighted to welcome in the new Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans Combining these three areas under one portfolio is a much needed boost for the sector. We need to see real urgency around planning reform and navigating public support for new infrastructure. There are significant challenges hindering the development of wind energy here in Wales, and we look forward to working with our new Cabinet Secretary to overcome these barriers and ensure Wales plays a pivotal role in the UK's clean power mission 🙌 #energy #cleanpower #renewables #cabinetsecretary #welshgovernment

Looking forward to attending the launch of this future roadmap for offshore wind tonight 🙌 Our upcoming Future Energy Wales conference #FEW24 on 12 - 13 November will be the perfect opportunity for the industry to come together, discuss and feedback on this approach: https://lnkd.in/eFYZsBCH

We were delighted to receive a video message from the Secretary of State for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband addressing RenewableUK and Scottish Renewables' Onshore Wind Conference 2024 in Edinburgh 👏   Ed thanked RenewableUK CEO Dan McGrail and Scottish Renewables Chief Executive Claire Mack for their leadership and advocacy for the sector over the years, told delegates he was proud to endorse Dan to be elected to the board of WindEurope and reiterated his commitment to the sector citing the new Government lifting the de-facto onshore wind ban in England ⚡ https://lnkd.in/eZKivKBM   #ONSHOREWIND24 #onshorewind #edinburgh #renewableenergy #england #netzero

RenewableUK Chief Executive Dan McGrail took time out of a packed day one schedule at #ONSHOREWIND24 to discuss the AR6 results from earlier today: 🤷♂️ What happened at this morning's annual auction for Contracts for Difference? 📈 How much renewable energy was procured? 📊 What does it mean for households, the economy, and investors? 🤝 What are the opportunities for the industry? 📰 https://lnkd.in/eip7GqFR #RenewableEnergy #OnshoreWind #OffshoreWind #SolarEnergy #TidalEnergy

📢The latest annual auction for Contracts for Difference to generate clean power has secured 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy capacity for the UK, including support for the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm! 📢 A wide range of wind, solar and tidal power projects - across technologies and across the nations of the UK - have been successful, which will power nearly 11 million homes and attract over £14bn of new private investment into the economy 📈 Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eip7GqFR

With the new UK Government lifting the de-facto onshore ban in #England and setting ambitious targets of 30GW by 2030, there has never been a more important time for the #onshorewind industry 📈 Join us 3-4 September in Edinburgh for Onshore Wind Conference 2024 co-organised with Scottish Renewables, check out out full programme and grab last minute tickets with the links below: https://lnkd.in/eXW7cxKg Special thanks to our Event Partners: EDF Renewables UK & Ireland, ScottishPower Renewables, SSE Renewables and Vattenfall 👏 #OnshoreWind24 #onshorewind #renewableenergy #Scotland #Edinburgh