Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy are expanding their team by appointing project manager Gwenllian Elias to continue leading efforts to develop offshore wind in the Celtic Sea.
Elias, who is based in Cardiff, has experience in consenting, stakeholder management and renewable energy and will oversee activities in Wales and the west of England for the Llywelyn and Petroc projects.
Located in Welsh and English waters, each with a 300MW target installed capacity, Llywelyn and Petroc will make a “significant contribution” to helping the UK achieve its 5GW target for floating offshore wind by 2030.
Elias said: “Having worked across Wales and the West for almost two decades, with a long track record in renewables, I am relishing the opportunity to join Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy at this exciting time as they advance their plans for the Celtic Sea.
“It is extremely stimulating to be involved with the floating offshore wind sector in its infancy, with companies of such a high calibre as Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy, especially with their global success to date and the significant impact they can have on local supply chains and skills and training.”
Falck Renewables managing director Richard Dibley said: “I am thrilled to welcome Gwenllian into our team. We are committed to investing in Wales and the West of England ahead of permits and leases being awarded by the Crown Estate and this appointment further demonstrates our commitment to the region, an area we have been active in since 2005.”
Carlos Martin, CEO of BlueFloat Energy, added: “Gwenllian’s strong track record in the region fully reflects our strategy of stakeholder, industrial and community engagement with locally based expertise. We are thrilled that Gwenllian is joining us at a time when we continue to demonstrate our commitment to Wales and the West of England.”