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Statements, debates and legislation in Plenary on this brief, newest first. Oral question sessions are counted in the contributions below.

1. 17 April 2024Debate

   The impact of renewable energy infrastructure on rural communities

   Short Debate

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Committee sessions where this brief was on the agenda, newest first.

1. 21 March 2024Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee

   Green Economy - Panel 1 - Business and Renewables

   Inquiry

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Articles by Senedd Research, the Senedd's impartial research service, on this brief, published in the Sixth Senedd.

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493 contributions in the Sixth Senedd, newest first.

1. Rebecca EvansLabour

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Energy and the green economy

   …Cymru is an absolutely key example of the way in which we want to increase the value to Wales of the renewable energy project development system. A key objective is to generate that greater value for Wales, but also to accelerate the realisation of our net-zero ambitions by developing at least 250…

   Tagged for: “renewable energy”, “onshore wind”, “offshore wind”Official Record

2. Luke FletcherPlaid

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Energy and the green economy

   …this, I think, we are all agreed—but simply the Welsh economy does not retain enough income from renewable energy generation. There's almost no Welsh capital ownership in the sector, resulting in the capture of a large share of the wealth generated from Welsh resources by mobile, non-local actors.…

   Tagged for: “renewable energy”, “offshore wind”Official Record

3. Rebecca EvansLabour

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Energy and the green economy

   …construction forum, and they were saying that visibility of the pipeline of opportunities within the renewables sector but also more widely is also really important to them. Again, that's a piece of work that we're looking at in terms of how we can better improve the visibility of what will be…

   Tagged for: “renewables”Official Record

4. Samuel KurtzConservative

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Energy and the green economy

   …Wales has incredible potential: we are brimming with talent, and we have prime opportunities for renewable energy development, including wind, solar and nuclear. With such vast natural resources at our disposal, we should be seizing these opportunities. We need to say, 'Yes, we welcome investment…

   Tagged for: “renewable energy”, “solar”Official Record

5. Rebecca EvansLabour

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Energy and the green economy

   …part to play in making Britain a clean-energy superpower. Our policies are explicitly in favour of new renewable energy projects, so we can meet our renewable energy targets to generate enough electricity to meet our own demand. Our targets also underpin our efforts to increase local ownership, so…

   Tagged for: “renewable energy”, “floating offshore wind”Official Record

6. Huw Irranca-DaviesLabour

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Circular economy opportunities and outcomes of Circular Economy Hotspot Cymru 2024

   …comes alongside the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning's statement on the key role of renewable energy in growing the green economy. The transition to renewable energy and the transition to a circular economy are both essential, together. And if we succeed, as well as helping us…

   Tagged for: “renewable energy”Official Record

7. Jane HuttLabour

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Business Statement and Announcement

   …indeed, depending on the circumstances, they may come to Welsh Ministers. I think that the case for renewables and for the progress that we need to make on that front is absolutely clear, and I think the Deputy First Minister will be making that clear in terms of our strategic approach. You've put…

   Tagged for: “renewables”Official Record

8. Janet Finch-SaundersConservative

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Business Statement and Announcement

   I'd like a statement today from the Cabinet Secretary on the current proposals to build a 3,000 acre solar farm on the Isle of Anglesey. Plans for the Maen Hir solar and energy storage site are being drawn up as we speak, despite massive local opposition from local communities and authorities. This…

   Tagged for: “solar”, “renewable energy”Official Record

9. Julie MorganLabour

   15 October 2024, Plenary

   Questions to the First Minister

   …The visitor centre is entirely eco-friendly, with features such as heat-reclaiming shower trays, solar panels, and sustainable drainage, which help to protect the local ecosystem. And I understand that the judges particularly praised the project for its community group involvement and also its…

   Tagged for: “solar”Official Record

10. Huw Irranca-DaviesLabour

    9 October 2024, Plenary

    Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs

    …elected Members across the Chamber, and other elected members, for environment and heritage groups, the renewable energy sector, the agricultural and farming sector, landowners, and, indeed, business and tourism as well. So, there'll be targeted sessions for them. There’s a summary of the…

    Tagged for: “renewable energy”Official Record

11. Lee WatersLabour

    9 October 2024, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

    Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales (5)

    …evidence, you mentioned that you're struggling to meet the demand for windfarm developments and other renewables, because you're not able to give Natural Resources Wales the information they need as quickly as they do it. When you speak to the sector, they often say they'd be happy to pay to speed…

    Tagged for: “renewables”Official Record

12. Brian Davies

    9 October 2024, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

    Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with Sport Wales (4)

    …schemes to try and help. So, the energy savings grant scheme is there for community clubs to apply for solar panels, insulation—things that will help reduce not only their running costs, but also help their sustainability and their environmental credentials as well. But that is a limited pot, and…

    Tagged for: “solar”Official Record

13. Rebecca EvansLabour

    8 October 2024, Plenary

    Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth

    I think the important point here is that Welsh Government is on a journey towards net zero, and renewable energy will absolutely play an important part of that, but there are a range of sources of renewable energy. We've talked a lot this afternoon about floating offshore wind; there's more…

    Tagged for: “renewable energy”, “floating offshore wind”, “offshore wind”, “solar”Official Record

14. Rebecca EvansLabour

    8 October 2024, Plenary

    Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth

    …fair transition to a low-carbon economy, ensuring all new power generated in Wales is zero emission. Renewables will be at the forefront of that change, reflecting the recommendations of the independent Climate Change Committee to increase low-carbon generation, but nuclear will play a part on that…

    Tagged for: “Renewables”Official Record

15. Mabon ap GwynforPlaid

    8 October 2024, Plenary

    Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth

    …about an affordable and green source of energy before going on to reference Cwmni Egino developing new renewable energy. Now, Cwmni Egino's remit is nuclear. Can the Cabinet Secretary explain how is nuclear power considered cheap when in Hinkley C, for instance, it's going to be £92.50 MWh and it's…

    Tagged for: “renewable energy”Official Record

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