A new three-year action plan has been agreed to improve the marine energy consenting process in Wales. Published by Wales’ Consenting Strategic Advisory Group (CSAG), the plan aims to tackle some of the most persistent barriers facing...
Marine Energy Wales welcomes progress on offshore and floating wind This morning (14th January), the UK Government announced the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 results. The results highlight Wales’ continued role in the delivery of...
On 8 December 2025, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the Contract Budget Notice for Allocation Round 7a. This round will determine the next wave of Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for all non-offshore wind technologies. The headline...
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...
