Welsh National Marine Plan (WNMP): Energy – low carbon
WNMP sector objective
To contribute significantly to the decarbonisation of our economy and to our prosperity by increasing the amount of marine renewable energy generated.
To develop Wales as an exemplar of marine renewable energy technology by developing the essential skill base, infrastructure and technical knowledge to support the development of the industry over the next 20 years.
What is the energy – low carbon sector
The Energy – Low Carbon sector relates to marine renewable energy generation. This includes from wind, wave and tidal resources. The WNMP recognises that marine energy resources around Wales:
- offer an opportunity to deliver significant renewable energy generation
- can contribute to securing an appropriate mix of sustainable energy provision.
The WNMP recognises this sector as a strategic priority for marine planning.
WNMP sector policies
See plan document for the full policy narrative.
ELC_01: low carbon energy (supporting) wind
ELC_01 a
Proposals for offshore wind energy generation will be supported where they contribute to the objectives of this plan.
ELC_01 b
In order to understand future opportunities for offshore wind development, including floating technologies, this plan supports strategic planning for the sector.
ELC_02: low carbon energy (supporting) wave
ELC_02 a
Proposals for wave energy generation will be supported where they contribute to the objectives of this plan.
ELC_02 b
In order to understand future opportunities for wave energy development, relevant public authorities and the sector are encouraged, in liaison with other interested parties, to collaborate to understand opportunities for the sustainable use of wave energy resources.
ELC_03: low carbon energy (supporting) tidal stream
ELC_03 a
Proposals for tidal stream energy generation will be supported where they contribute to the objectives of this plan.
ELC_03 b
In order to understand future opportunities for tidal stream energy development, relevant public authorities and the sector are encouraged, in liaison with other interested parties, to collaborate to understand opportunities for the sustainable use of tidal stream energy resources.
ELC_04: low carbon energy (supporting) tidal range
ELC_04
In order to understand future opportunities for tidal range development, strategic planning for the sector is encouraged.
Sector map
View the low carbon energy sector on the Marine Planning Portal.