The Economy Secretary Jeremy Miles has officially launched the publicly-owned renewable energy developer for Wales, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru.
The company has been established to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects, particularly onshore wind, on the wider Welsh public estate and maximise their value for the people of Wales.
The Trydan Gwyrdd team, based in Merthyr Tydfil, will be working alongside Natural Resources Wales to develop wind farms on the woodland estate. They will begin engaging with communities near initial sites at the earliest opportunity.
At the launch in Bryncynon, Jeremy Miles set out the Welsh Government’s long-term plans for a greener, more sustainable energy supply and decarbonisation and announced the publication of a Heat Strategy. Which sets out a roadmap for decarbonising the heating of homes, commercial properties and industry as part of its Net Zero commitments. With heating accounting for 50% of energy use in Wales, 75% of which is generated using fossil fuels, the strategy looks across homes, businesses, industry and the public sector at what each area will need to put in place to achieve a low carbon energy system.
One example being considered is whether warm water in old mine workings can be used to heat homes in former mining communities. This work is at a very early stage but the Coal Authority have produced detailed maps highlighting where there is potential accessible minewater and the Welsh Government will support them and identified local authorities in maximising the unintended opportunities from Wales’ coaling heritage to support the delivery of a net zero society.
To view the statement in full, please select the following link: Securing Wales’ green future, Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru is launched | GOV.WALES
If you’re looking to venture into the offshore wind sector, there is funding and support opportunities available through the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership. Please select the following link Funding Opportunities – Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (owgp.org.uk).
The Green Growth Pledge helps Welsh businesses take pro-active steps towards improving their sustainability, demonstrating their positive impact on the people and places around them. Sign up today: Green Growth Pledge | Business Wales (gov.wales)