Marine Energy Wales (MEW) and RenewableUK Cymru (RUKC) have signed a memorandum of understanding, outlining a commitment to accelerate the clean transition in Wales.
In signing this agreement, both parties are pledging to support each other, and work together to build the case for the deployment of renewables in Wales and the UK and collectively influence stakeholders in UK and Welsh Government to remove or reduce barriers to deployment.
The MoU also covers maximising the potential opportunities of offshore wind, including floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea, building a supply chain, which supports renewable energy activities and staging events that raise the profile of and attract investment to Wales and enabling networking.
Recognising the generational opportunity of the FLOW sector in Wales and the Celtic Sea, Marine Energy Wales, alongside partners in Ireland and the South West, launched the Celtic Sea Developer Alliance (CSDA) in 2019.
MEW continues to manage the CSDA, acting as Chair.
RUKC is the Welsh office of RenewableUK (RUK), the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association.
The Future Energy Wales conference took place on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 November at ICC Wales in Newport.
MEW and RUK, both membership organisations, are committed to supporting the renewable energy industry in Wales, and to realising the economic and environmental opportunities for Welsh communities.
Both MEW and RUKC recognise the need to work collaboratively, particularly within the FLOW sector, to achieve the greatest benefit for the industry and for Wales.
Tom Hill, Programme Manager at Marine Energy Wales, said: “Marine Energy Wales and RenewableUK Cymru share a common purpose – to accelerate the clean energy transition in Wales and maximise the opportunities for Welsh communities.
“This agreement will ensure we both continue to operate with maximum impact and aligned messaging for the future.
“Collaboration is crucial if we are to realise Wales’ renewable opportunity at the scale and pace required for Net Zero.”