Renewable energy project

StatusComplete; recommendations published October 17 2023
Start dateAutumn 2022
Finish date Spring/Summer 2023
Report launchOctober 2023
Welsh Government ResponseMay 2024
NICW Reply to Welsh Government ResponseJuly 2024
Welsh Government Secondary Response July 2024

This project will procure research to support the Commission in providing recommendations for the long-term challenges of renewable energy infrastructure in Wales, with the aim of increasing the rate of deployment.

Commissioners involved:

  • Aleena Khan (Chair of PAG)
  • Nick Tune

Project Advisory Group (PAG)

NICW is being supported in management of the project by a PAG made up of a range of stakeholders with expertise in energy, infrastructure and wider social issues.

  • Carole-Anne Davies – Design Commission for Wales
  • Liz Dunn – Burges Salmon
  • Claire Dykta – National Grid
  • Ben Godfrey – Western Power
  • Dafydd Gruffydd – Menter Mon
  • RenewableUK Cymru
  • Ben Lewis – Barton Willmore now Stantec
  • Bethan Lloyd-Davies – Ceredigion County Council
  • Jen Pride – Welsh Government
  • Neil Reynolds – ICE
  • Rachel Shorney – SP Energy Networks
  • Luke Sweeney – National Infrastructure Commission (UK)
  • Bethan Winter – Wales and West Utilities
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