Jeremy Miles, Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Energy and the Welsh Language will set out the Welsh Government’s long-term plans for a greener, more sustainable energy supply alongside a decarbonisation strategy today. The headline will be the launch of Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru – set up to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects, particularly onshore wind, on the wider Welsh public estate and maximise their value for the people of Wales.

The Welsh Government will also publish its Heat Strategy, the first of its kind in the UK – which will outline a plan for decarbonising the heating of homes, commercial properties and industry as part of its Net Zero commitments. With heating accounting for 50% of energy use in Wales, 75% of which is generated using fossil fuels, there is a real need for a cross-cutting strategy to tackle this both in the short and longer term.

Jeremy Miles will say as part of the launch:

“Owning our own renewables company on behalf of Wales will allow us not only to develop renewables in ways that fit with the natural environment but most importantly to provide us, and the people of Wales, with the ability to own the returns on what will be a significant investment.

“We have a long road ahead and we will not start generating income for Wales for some years – but the work to better secure our energy future starts today.”

UK Government Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:

“The people of Wales will benefit hugely from the sustainable, homegrown clean power from Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru.

“I look forward to working closely with the Welsh Government as we make Britain a clean energy superpower, including setting out the first steps of Great British Energy, boosting our energy independence and bring down bills for good.”