Wales

a single house with solar panels on the roof

January 3, 2025

Welsh government awards £10 million to smart local energy projects

The Welsh government has announced the winners of a £10 million grant scheme set to boost rapid development of smart local energy systems.

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November 13, 2024

Welsh planning changes to cut consenting process by 12 weeks

The Welsh government has announced plans to reform the planning system for renewable energy projects in order to speed up the planning process.

November 7, 2024

Welsh Ministers approve 25MW onshore wind development

Renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power has secured consent from the Welsh government for a 25MWp onshore wind development.

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October 23, 2024

EDF Renewables UK lands planning consent for 85MW wind farm

Welsh ministers have granted full planning permission for EDF Renewables UK’s 85MW Garn Fach onshore wind farm.

Prime Minister Kier Starmer and Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan sit opposite each other in chairs in a white room in front of UK and Welsh flags

September 19, 2024

What can GB Energy learn from Wales’ nationalised renewable energy?

With GB Energy finally starting to make progress, Current± explores what the new body can learn from Welsh success in state-owned renewable energy projects.

September 3, 2024

Welsh government launches £10 million grant scheme for smart local energy systems

The Welsh government has today announced a £10 million funding pot to support local developers in the creation of Smart Local Energy Systems.

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August 23, 2024

ABP, px Group reveal plans for a green energy hub at the Port of Barry

The Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group have launched plans for a Clean Growth Hub at the Port of Barry, Wales, supporting the introduction of renewable energy.

August 20, 2024

Prime Minister: Wales is ‘the very heart’ of UK renewables mission

Prime Minister Kier Starmer and First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan have pledged a future of collaboration and clean energy investment while visiting a wind farm in West Wales.