Bute Energy responds to the Climate Change Committee’s Progress Report on reducing emissions in Wales

Aled Rowlands, External Affairs Director at Bute Energy, a Welsh renewable energy developer who are proposing onshore wind Energy Parks and the grid infrastructure necessary to support them said:

“This report sets out the good work that has been done across society so far to help Wales reach net zero by 2050. But it also paints a realistic picture of the work still to be done: we’re not yet on track to meet our targets for the second half of this decade and beyond.

“As the report outlines, the roll-out of renewables in Wales has slowed since 2016 and now new energy infrastructure must be taken forward at pace. A rapid response from industry and other stakeholders is required if we’re to meet future Carbon Budgets, and the Welsh Government’s target for electricity to be 100% renewable by 2035.

“Onshore wind development can also support the restoration and management of peatland, an area that needs significant work if we are going to meet our targets.  

“At Bute Energy, we’re taking action now to help generate clean, green energy and distribute it to our homes and businesses, while investing in rural communities in Wales to help them have a healthy future.”

Bute Energy has a vision of a healthier, wealthier Wales that uses energy generation as a positive power for the world, for Wales, for local communities – for this and future generations. The company is based in Cardiff and is tackling the Climate Emergency by powering Wales with clean, green energy, and empowering our communities through investment, jobs and skills.

Bute Energy plans to build wind and solar farms across Wales that will help achieve Government Net Zero targets, heat homes, power businesses, and charge Electric Vehicles. Onshore wind is one of the most cost-effective choices for new electricity in the UK – cheaper than gas, nuclear, coal and other renewables.  This will reduce our reliance on imported fossil fuels.

The company is also working with local education, training, and employability providers to create inclusive employment pathways to enter the renewable energy industry. This includes work with local colleges to enhance the provision of green skill development programmes available locally, creating green skills centres of excellence across Wales, enabling a pipeline of talent for the renewable energy industry. The Bute Energy and Green GEN Cymru portfolio has the potential to support up to 6,500 jobs during construction and up to 150 skilled long-term jobs during operation across Wales.

These energy generation projects are a partnership between Bute Energy and the people of Wales and will enable major financial investment in nearby communities. As a company based in Cardiff, we will maximise the use of supply chains in Wales and invest in local training schemes and apprenticeship opportunities to make a lasting impact.