Welsh renewable developer responds to grid report

Welcoming the Future Energy Grids for Wales report, Aled Rowlands, External Affairs Director at Bute Energy said:

“It’s great to see this report recognise that wind generation – including on and offshore wind, will be the predominant electricity source in a Net Zero Wales, and that a range of technologies will be required to keep the lights on.

“The report makes clear that we need to build more transmission and distribution electricity grid, irrespective of where future clean energy comes from. This will be critical to support green businesses and enable green heating and the roll out of electric vehicles across rural Wales in particular.

“We also support the recommendation of a coordinating function for the Welsh energy system. This would make sure that renewables development, grid infrastructure development and other technical solutions are aligned with Wales ambitious Net Zero targets, and the views of industry and wider business and civic society.”

At Bute Energy, we’re making the Welsh weather work for Wales, developing onshore 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.

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.

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.