Wales

May 16, 2025

Wales’ Fourth Carbon Budget demands 73% slash in emissions to 2035

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has released its Fourth Carbon Budget for Wales, recommending a dramatic cut in emissions to reach Welsh net zero goals.

May 7, 2025

Welsh government invests £2 million in Inyanga Marine Energy

The Welsh government has invested £2 million into Inyanga Marine Energy to support the growth of Wales’ marine energy sector.

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April 14, 2025

WIND ROUND-UP: RWE deploys bubble curtain, RES Welsh farm to add £26 million to UK economy

Two wind stories from the UK this week, including RWE's use of a bubble curtain and progress for an RES wind farm in Wales.

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February 27, 2025

Bute Energy lands £600 million investment from CIP

Welsh energy producer Bute Energy has announced that it has received a landmark £600 million investment from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

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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.