July 2016
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Following the National Assembly elections and ahead of expected devolution of consent for energy projects with generating capacity of up to 350MW, this seminar provided a timely opportunity to discuss the energy policy priorities for the new Welsh Government.
Delegates discussed recent EU and Welsh Government investments in energy research in Wales, the practical near-term prospects for progress with new technologies in fields of energy storage and energy efficiency and the future for marine energy including the tidal lagoon at Swansea Bay and alternative marine energy projects in Pembrokeshire and Anglesey following the launch of the UK Government’s review of tidal lagoon projects.
Also central to discussions was the marketing of Wales as a destination for inward investment in energy, the potential for building major wind, solar, nuclear and gas infrastructure in Wales and the next steps for delivery. Sessions also examined how to encourage further community renewable projects and overcoming the challenges such projects pose for the grid.
