The Welsh Government is finalising its approach to a National Energy Strategy, which will be published later this year. It sets out Welsh Government’s vision for a low carbon energy system that retains value in Welsh communities.
The outcome will map out Wales’ current and future energy needs and how it plans to deliver the infrastructure needed to meet them. It will prioritise meaningful community ownership, reducing bills, and ensuring the full benefits of low carbon energy are maximised for Welsh communities.
It will also see renewable energy targets replaced by emissions reductions and prioritise a clear evidence base to consider options for where development should take place in Wales.
Communities will be central to this approach – Welsh Government will consider not only where projects can be delivered, but how they can secure local support.
Changes will be required to how energy is planned, ensuring the scale, location and impact of developments are properly considered, while protecting productive agricultural land. This represents a significant shift in how energy is delivered in Wales.
The Cabinet Member for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, Adam Price, visited the Port of Mostyn and Port of Milford Haven to discuss their critical role supporting the offshore wind sector.
For further information please select the following link: National Energy Strategy to outline new vision for energy in Wales | GOV.WALES.