Unique geography, a strategic location and decades of maritime and industrial expertise position Welsh ports as a natural gateway to unlocking the extraordinary potential of offshore wind.
That’s the message from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, as she launches the Welsh Government’s Port Prospectus at the Future Energy Wales conference today.
The offshore wind sector is projected to create 29,000 jobs, generate a £4.5 billion economic impact, and power more than four million homes across Wales by 2030. Total offshore wind capacity is forecasted to reach over 20 gigawatts around Wales by 2045.
Located less than 50km from designated development areas in the Celtic Sea, with a coastline that delivers natural deep-water harbours and established supply chains, the Prospectus showcases how Welsh ports are uniquely placed to capitalise on this opportunity.
This is alongside the existing opportunity off the north Wales coastline, where more than 500 wind turbines have already been positioned from the Port of Mostyn, and where Wales is home to the UK’s first fixed bottom offshore wind farm.
Wales’ two Freeports provide investors with tax incentives, streamlined customs processes, and development-ready sites, while a wide range of financial support is available to companies via investment and infrastructure programmes. The Welsh Government is also investing in renewable energy skills across Wales.
For further information please select the following link: Welsh ports uniquely positioned to unlock offshore wind opportunity | GOV.WALES.