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£10 million to support community-led energy projects across Wales

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New funding is now available to support organisations across Wales to develop Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES), helping ensure the benefits of energy generation are retained and felt in local communities.

The £10 million Ynni Cymru capital grants scheme forms a key part of Wales’ ambitious goal to generate 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2035.

It provides financial support to community energy organisations, social enterprises, public sector bodies, and SMEs developing innovative local energy projects.

The grant scheme builds on the work of Ynni Cymru, established by the Welsh Government in 2023, to promote community ownership of renewable energy and drive Wales’ transition to a low-carbon economy.

For further information please select the following link: £10 million to support community-led energy projects across Wales | GOV.WALES and Ynni Cymru: capital grant funding programme 2025 to 2026 | GOV.WALES.

Open Now: Ynni Cymru Capital Grant 2025 – Drop-in Sessions

Sign up to attend one of Ynni Cymru’s drop-in sessions for the Capital Grant Scheme 2025.

If you would like to discuss any element of the application form and process the Ynni Cymru team will be there to answer your questions. Colleagues from Business Wales will also be supporting these sessions.

All sessions will be held via Zoom, and the dates and times available are as follows:

  • Tuesday 20 May, 12-2pm
  • Tuesday 27 May, 12-2pm
  • Tuesday 3 June, 12-2pm

You can register for as many sessions as you like


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