❓ What role will Bute Energy play in Wales’ 2035 energy goals?

By 2035, Wales aims to meet all its electricity needs from renewables. Our projects could provide around 25% of the additional capacity needed, making us a key partner in achieving Wales’ renewable future. 

❓ How much is Bute Energy investing in renewable energy?

We are investing more than £3 billion in Welsh onshore wind projects. This investment is creating jobs, strengthening supply chains, and delivering long-term community benefits. 

❓ How will renewable energy benefit communities in Wales?

Renewables create skilled jobs, lower energy costs over time, and bring direct community benefit funds. We’re aiming to ensure that local communities share in the benefits of building Wales’ renewable future. 

❓ How many jobs could renewable energy create in Wales?

Wales needs 25,000 green jobs by 2050, including planners, project managers and engineers to name just a few of the roles which need filling.

We’re already working hard to build Wales’ green workforce through our Future Skills Strategy.

❓ How will Wales’ renewable future impact local communities?

Communities benefit through cleaner air, community investment funds, and local job opportunities. We partner with local people to ensure projects deliver lasting value.

❓ What are the wider economic benefits of renewable energy in Wales?

Renewables strengthen energy security, attract global investment, and support local businesses through supply chain opportunities, keeping wealth in Welsh communities.

❓ Why is onshore wind important for Wales?

Onshore wind is one of the most affordable and efficient renewable energy sources. Wales’ geography makes it especially well-suited for wind power, helping deliver clean electricity that reduces reliance on fossil fuels. 

❓ Why onshore wind and not other energy alternatives like offshore wind?

All renewables are vital on our collected mission to decarbonising our energy system, but onshore wind is one of the fastest, cleanest, and most cost-effective options. It can be built quickly, produces very low emissions, supports farming and biodiversity, and is cheaper than offshore wind. Wales’ natural wind resource makes it a key part of rebuilding UK energy security.