Annwen Adams • Dec 09, 2022
Hosted at the ICC Newport, Renewable UK gathered policymakers, government officials and some of the most innovative and esteemed developers of renewable energy generation in one conference. If you couldn’t attend, don’t fret, we have the low-down on the top topics covered.
From supply chain and infrastructure limitations to the illusive Crown Estate FLOW Leasing round 4, the scope of the event was far-reaching. The current leasing of 4GW is the tip of the iceberg of the potential for floating offshore, marine, and onshore wind and solar projects in Wales.
TwinHub project winner Hexicon were present on the “Getting the Technology Right” panel. Benjamin King, the UK Development Manager for Hexicon spoke in depth about the dedication required to secure leasing for FLOW projects in the UK. Graham Foster, CTO at Marine Power Systems didn’t hold back from tackling the difficult topics of the limitations of current infrastructure in South Wales. To deliver the potential 40GW of capacity in the Celtic Sea, serious investment is needed, which was covered excellently in the “Supply chain – how do we make sure Wales gets its fair share of the action and how do we ensure there are local benefits?” panel.
Skills shortage was a consistent theme across the panel discussions. Many representatives wondered what was needed to attract the right talent to these projects, with ever-increasing industry demand. It’s not surprising that many students who walk the halls of Welsh Universities, end up staying long past their hat and gown ceremonies of graduation. But the lure of the Celtic Sea azure for current students isn’t enough, with limited social infrastructure; schools, hospitals and housing, a long-term lens is needed. Pant-y-Wal was the first Welsh Wind farm to have been staffed by Kelly in 2013 and since then we have delivered the skilled talent and graduate programs needed for our PV, Wind and Tidal clients.
A personal highlight for me was getting to spend some quality time with Veronica Maxted, the Head of Renewables for the UK division. RS Components has recently applied for SLL Loan totalling £400m to deliver against their 2021 “For a Better World 2030 ESG action plan”. The action plan encompasses their commitment to net zero in their direct operations by 2030 and an increased gender diversity of their leadership (40% by 2030). You can read more about the action plan here.
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