Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens MP, this week hosted the marine energy sector to discuss how industry and government can work together to realise Wales’ 6GW of tidal stream and wave energy potential. The discussion covered industry progress, the role of the...
Over the weekend, the UK Government published the Clean Energy Jobs Plan. It sets out a major shift in workforce policy and investment that will significantly affect the Welsh offshore renewable energy sector. The plans key implications are outlined below. Job Growth...
We recently submitted a response to the UK Government’s consultation on reforms to Allocation Round 8. Our Position on the Consultation Marine Energy Wales supports the UK Government’s ambition to strengthen workforce protections and align skills development...
For many years, floating offshore wind has been promised to play a key part in the UK’s offshore wind market. As the sector continues to mature, it is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the UK’s net zero targets and driving long-term decarbonisation....
The Government’s response to the policy proposals in the consultation on further reforms to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme for Allocation Round 7 (AR7) has been published. It outlines the UK government’s decisions and responses to stakeholder...
The UK Government’s new Industrial Strategy sets out a bold, UK-wide mission to become a Clean Energy Superpower. It explicitly pledges to “double down on wind – onshore, offshore and floating offshore” and positions the UK’s “first and largest grid-connected floating...
