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...
Marine Energy Wales welcomes the publication of Great British Energy’s first Strategic Plan, a document that sets out how the UK’s new publicly owned energy developer will accelerate clean energy deployment, strengthen supply chains and support growth across...
Ocean Winds – the joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE – has been selected by The Crown Estate to take forward the third floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea. The award marks another major milestone for the region as it continues to establish itself as a...
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...
The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) has launched its new funding programme to support the investment priorities outlined in the Industrial Growth Plan (IGP). The programme offers funding from £300,000 to £25 million per supply chain project and is financed by...
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...
